The role centers on leading Yankee Home Improvement’s financial operations from an on-site base in Chicopee, MA. As the operational finance lead, the Controller will own the function in collaboration with the Director of Finance & IT and partner with senior leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily financial activities to ensure accurate P&L reporting, cash visibility, and dependable financial statements.
Manage the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
Strengthen internal controls to maintain consistency, precision, and risk mitigation across finance functions.
Maintain strict cash stewardship with proactive monitoring of timing, risks, and liquidity needs.
Develop and maintain short-term weekly and mid-term cash flow forecasts.
Coordinate billing, collections, and disbursements to optimize the cash conversion cycle.
Ensure precise job cost accounting with clear insight into project-level profitability and margins.
Monitor margin performance and proactively identify variances or issues requiring action.
Create and sustain reporting that informs leadership decisions and strategic directions.
Build KPI dashboards that tie financial performance to operational drivers such as revenue, margin, marketing efficiency, and production metrics.
Partner with operations, sales, and marketing leaders to align financial outcomes with business objectives.
Hold teams accountable to financial targets via visibility, analysis, and follow-through.
Identify and implement process improvements to support scalability and efficiency.
Design and implement scalable systems and processes to support ongoing growth.
Supervise the Accounting Coordinator responsible for accounts payable, cash application, and transaction processing.
Ensure all transactions are accurate, complete, and properly recorded.
Establish clear procedures, expectations, and accountability within the finance function.
Proactively identify anomalies, evaluate them with sound judgment, and escalate only when necessary.

Requirements

Experience as a Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Finance with end-to-end ownership of the function.
Strong preference for prior work in a $30M–$50M construction, home improvement, or project-based business.
Hands-on expertise in job cost accounting and operational finance.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
Comfort with a hands-on role that includes execution and decision-making responsibilities.
Experience using QuickBooks, Salesforce, or similar systems.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to connect financial data to business performance.

Technologies

QuickBooks
Salesforce

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Opportunity

This is a highly hands-on role designed for an individual who embraces ownership and accountability in a growing, evolving finance function. The position serves as the operational finance leader, collaborating directly with the Director of Finance & IT to elevate the function, implement scalable processes, and enhance financial visibility across the business. Salary is $120,000 to $150,000 per year, and the work arrangement is on-site in Chicopee, MA.

Application Question(s)

Are you able to work on-site in Chicopee, MA?
Do you have hands-on experience with job costing?
Do you have experience owning the full monthly close process end-to-end?
Have you worked in a construction, home improvement, or project-based business?
What was the approximate annual revenue of the largest company where you owned the finance function?

Controller

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