Controller

Controller Position at SERVPRO Team Fosdick

SERVPRO Team Fosdick, the premier fire and water cleanup and restoration company in Northeast Ohio, is looking for a strategic and driven Controller to join our leadership team. In this key role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, providing financial insight and direction to support decision-making and drive the company's long-term success. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, optimizing departmental processes, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency.

If you're a proactive financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of strategic business planning, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Budget Preparation & Financial Analysis: Develop annual budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data. Collaborate with departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedure Oversight: Define, revise, and implement financial policies, procedures, and guidelines across all accounting departments to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Performance Evaluation & KPIs: Evaluate company performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide strategic decision-making.
• Collaboration with Executive Team: Partner with the executive management team to develop and refine financial strategies, including the preparation of the annual budget and forecasting.
• Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow Management: Oversee and ensure an effective process is in place for the collection of accounts receivable, optimizing cash flow and reducing outstanding debts.
• Monthly Financial Reporting: Prepare, improve, and issue timely monthly financial statements for the executive management team, board members, and external parties, highlighting key financial insights.
• Variance Analysis & Corrective Actions: Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions to stay on track with financial targets.
• Financial Control & Asset Maximization: Maximize the return on financial assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing robust financial controls, reporting systems, and procedures.
• Strategic Business Influence: Actively contribute to the company's growth, direction, and strategic planning by providing financial insights, forecasting, and acquisition integration as part of the executive management team.
• Guiding Financial Decision-Making: Lead financial decision-making by establishing and enforcing financial policies and procedures to ensure the company operates within budgetary constraints while supporting business growth.
• Internal Controls & Asset Protection: Protect the company's financial assets by designing, monitoring, and enforcing comprehensive internal control systems to mitigate risk and ensure accountability.
• Audit & Compliance Oversight: Monitor and confirm the company's financial condition through regular audits and by coordinating with external auditors. Provide accurate and timely information for compliance and decision-making.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying updated on existing and new legislation, filing necessary financial reports, and advising management on required actions.

Experience & Skill Set

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance (Master's Degree or relevant certifications such as CPA or CMA preferred)
• Proven experience in data analysis, financial forecasting, strategic planning, and business development, with a demonstrated ability to leverage these skills to drive growth and improve business performance.
• Proven experience in an executive finance role (e.g., Controller, Director of Finance) with a history of strategic leadership and decision-making at the senior management level.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, with a strong ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and drive efficiency across multiple departments.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations, with a keen ability to stay updated on evolving financial regulations and practices.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy in all financial reporting and data analysis processes.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (experience with additional financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision Insurance (with comprehensive coverage options)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays, including personal days and sick leave
• Life insurance (company-provided and optional additional coverage)
• 401(k) with Company Match (up to 4% match)
• Opportunities for professional development, including continuing education and certifications
• Performance-based bonuses (if applicable)

Servpro is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year