Assistant Controller / Controller
Remote (Work From Home)
Schedule: New York (EST) | Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller / Controller to lead corporate accounting and the monthly close process for a growing US-based business. This role is hands-on and focused on booking journal entries, maintaining clean general ledger records, and preparing accurate financials for reporting.
This position is not AR/AP- or Treasury-heavy. We are looking for a high-quality accounting professional with strong tenure, proven stability, and the intention to grow long-term with the company.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Prepare and post journal entries throughout the month (accruals, prepaids, amortizations, reclasses, adjustments)
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts with strong audit-ready documentation
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger in NetSuite
- Apply and maintain US GAAP–compliant accounting practices
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare schedules and support for management and external financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages
- Partner with FP&A, leadership, and external accountants as needed
- Support audit and review processes, including responding to auditor requests
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Serve as the accounting subject-matter expert for NetSuite
- Maintain and improve close checklists, reconciliations, and documentation
- Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
- Identify and implement accounting process improvements as the business scales
Industry-Specific Accounting (HVAC)
- Apply accounting knowledge specific to the HVAC industry, including:
- Job costing and project-based accounting
- Revenue recognition for service, maintenance, and installation contracts
- Accruals related to labor, materials, and subcontractors
- Ensure accurate period cutoffs aligned with operational activity
Qualifications
Required
- 6–10+ years of progressive experience in US corporate accounting
- Hands-on ownership of month-end close
- Strong working experience with NetSuite
- Solid understanding and application of US GAAP
- Experience booking and reviewing journal entries
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation and documentation skills
- Experience in or exposure to the HVAC or construction services industry
- Stable work history demonstrating long-term tenure
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred
- CPA (US or equivalent) or CPA-track
- Prior Assistant Controller or Controller experience
- Experience working remotely with US-based teams
- Experience supporting audits for US entities
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
- Dependable, consistent, and deadline-focused
- Comfortable owning accounting end-to-end
- Looking for a long-term role, not frequent job changes
- Confident working independently in a remote environment
Why Join Us
- Fully remote, work-from-home role
- New York–aligned schedule
- Clear accounting ownership with minimal operational distractions
- Opportunity to grow into or operate at a Controller level
- Long-term stability and trust-based work environment
