Financial Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial processes for a mid-size lighting and electrical distribution company serving contractors, EPC firms, and capital projects across regional and national markets.

This role manages the day-to-day accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting while ensuring financial integrity across distribution operations, stored material programs, and project-based deliveries.

The Controller partners closely with the VP of Finance and operational leadership to provide financial insight into inventory, project profitability, customer terms, and working capital management.

This position requires a hands‑on accounting leader with experience in electrical distribution, construction supply, building materials, or project-based businesses, including familiarity with project accounting and construction-related billing structures.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules for executive leadership.

• Oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of distribution transactions, inventory activity, and project-related billing.
• Work closely with project accounting and operations teams to track financial performance related to project shipments, stored materials, and customer billing milestones.

• Develop and maintain strong internal accounting controls and financial procedures.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and financial reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as industry-specific reporting requirements.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff including AP, AR, and accounting personnel.
• Establish departmental procedures, performance standards, and accountability structures to support accurate and efficient financial operations.

• Maintain and improve accounting processes and standard operating procedures to support a growing distribution and project business.
• Partner with leadership to improve financial visibility into inventory management, project profitability, and working capital efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager
• Experience with in electrical distribution, construction supply, building materials, or project-based businesses required or strongly preferred
• Experience with project accounting, construction-related billing, or large material project environments

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Understanding of project billing structures, stored material accounting, and distribution inventory accounting
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a hands‑on, mid-size company environment