Job Description

Description

Seeking a Controller for people-centric manufacturer to support growth and
scaling of multi-site operations, while committed to a mission of enriching every life they touch!

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE AIR SOLUTIONS

Across 60 years as a U.S. based manufacturer and family-owned business, Cambridge Air Solutions (“CAS”) has successfully installed over 41,000 HVAC systems and remains committed to saving energy and operating costs by creating better indoor environments through improved indoor air quality in manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Cambridge’s design, manufacturing, and testing processes ensure that each HVAC system is certified safe with unsurpassed product quality. For more info about Cambridge Air Solutions and our mission to enrich every life we touch, check us out online at www.cambridgeair.com. 

Cambridge is excited to announce its search for a Controller who thrives on helping to bring the next chapter of an organization’s vision to life. Reporting to Cambridge’s CFO, our Controller will serve as a senior leader on the accounting team, driving process improvement and operational excellence and motivating a small yet mighty team of accounting professionals to support company growth and a client-centric mission. 

YOUR MISSION AS CONTROLLER

• 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. 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. 

Requirements

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You excel in a mission-driven environment with a passion for growing privately held, family-owned business. You enjoy being part of a leadership team who is willing to bring their “whole selves” to work. You understand the challenges of scaling entrepreneurial businesses, and you have a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in financial functions. 
• You have gained 4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct or indirect team leadership. Experience in public accounting or manufacturing or related industries a plus.
• Your experience includes strong technical competencies across all relevant software and platforms. You are proficient in Microsoft Applications and have solid experience with ERP systems. Familiarity with Epicor ERP a plus.
• You bring a broad base of accounting leadership experience including financial reporting and analysis, maintaining budgets, and capital planning. 
• You are well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders. You confidently interact at all levels and react with diplomacy and tact. 
• You are willing to serve as a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities      required. Project management skills a plus.
• Your education includes a 4-year college degree. Advanced  degree and/or CPA a plus, not required.

WHY JOIN US? · 

• WE ARE BUILDING THE FUTURE FOR CAMBRIDGE – Tied to a larger 10-year growth plan, Cambridge is laser-focused on disrupting the HVAC industry and creating the industry’s most proactive and interactive model for customer success and product support. In close partnership with our leadership, our Controller will support strategic financial and operational decisions during a period of growth to make our vision a reality.
• CORE VALUES GUIDE & ALIGN US – Guided by a unique culture of unconditional love and high expectations, every team member is asked to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to helping one another grow internally – we value our colleagues; we value each employee’s input and ideas; we value personal, professional, and spiritual development; and we learn from one another to achieve business goals as well as a greater good.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE – Cambridge Air Solutions offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; generous paid holidays; company-wide profit-based bonus; employee assistance program; and a matching 401k plan.

LOCATION & TRAVELThis position is based at our headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, and does require an on-site presence with professional flexibility. Relocation assistance can be provided; relocation is desired upon hire. Travel will be limited (0-10%) and will include opportunities for professional development.

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Cambridge Air Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!