Cambridge Air Solutions · 5 hours ago
Controller
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCambridge Air Solutions, a family-owned manufacturer with over 60 years of experience in the HVAC industry, is seeking a Controller to support the growth of their multi-site operations. The Controller will lead the accounting team, manage financial reporting, and drive process improvements while fostering a collaborative and client-centric culture.
CommercialHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Hiring Manager
Angie Akerman
Responsibilities
LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING ACCOUNTING TEAM – Lead and align a talented team of 2-3+ accounting professionals. Create a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork, accuracy, timeliness, accountability, continuous improvement, and client-centric service. Coach and empower team members to effectively support all departments and CAS customers. In addition, manage and develop strong external relationships with all third-party banking, insurance, and audit partners
SUPPORT ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS & LEAD MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING – Coordinate the development of the annual budget and monitor monthly performance. Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements. Provide oversight for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and tax reporting. Oversee bank account reconciliations and manage cash flow with accuracy and precision. Generate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to gauge progress toward strategic initiatives. Provide financial analysis and reporting as needed
LEAN ACCOUNTING, INVENTORY & OPERATIONS SUPPORT – Partner with operations to develop and maintain simple, transparent, and decision-useful inventory and product flow reporting. Support inventory management by ensuring accuracy in tracking, valuation, and visibility, while helping reduce waste and improve flow. Apply lean accounting principles to provide timely, actionable insights for operations and leadership, enabling better decision making rather than complex cost allocations. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with operations to drive continuous improvement and sustainable business performance
DRIVE BEST PRACTICES & SPEARHEAD PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Identify and implement best practices in accounting management and share external perspective to lead process improvements. Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing all internal controls and financial policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct or indirect team leadership
Strong technical competencies across all relevant software and platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Applications and have solid experience with ERP systems
Broad base of accounting leadership experience including financial reporting and analysis, maintaining budgets, and capital planning
Well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders
Willing to serve as a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities
4-year college degree
Preferred
Experience in public accounting or manufacturing or related industries
Familiarity with Epicor ERP
Project management skills
Advanced degree and/or CPA
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
PTO
Generous paid holidays
Company-wide profit-based bonus
Employee assistance program
Matching 401k plan
Company
Cambridge Air Solutions
Cambridge Air Solutions is a mechanical engineering firm that manufactures and supplies energy-efficient heating and ventilation systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Kramer
Chief Executive Officer
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