Controller

The Controller oversees all accounting operations for AIMS Companies a multi-state provider of industrial and municipal inspection cleaning and maintenance services. This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting strong internal controls regulatory compliance and effective leadership of the accounting team. The Controller works closely with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making optimize financial performance and uphold high standards of operational integrity across all business units.

• Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Manage multi-entity consolidations intercompany transactions and eliminations across multiple states.

• Ensure accurate job costing revenue recognition and performance tracking for field operations.

• Maintain a comprehensive and timely month-end and year-end close process.

• Lead accounts payable accounts receivable payroll accounting and general ledger functions.

• Maintain and enhance the chart of accounts as the company grows or adds new business lines.

• Ensure compliance with sales/use tax property tax and other multi-state regulatory requirements.

• Oversee fixed asset management depreciation schedules and capital expenditure accounting.

• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks across decentralized field locations.

• Ensure adherence to company policies GAAP and relevant accounting standards.

• Coordinate annual external audits and maintain relationships with auditors banks and tax partners.

• Partner with leadership to analyze financial performance cost drivers project margins and cash flow forecasts.

• Provide recommendations for process improvements technology upgrades and financial system enhancements.

• Lead mentor and develop accounting team members fostering a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.

• 7 10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Experience in construction industrial services field services or other job-costed industries strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP multi-state compliance and financial statement preparation.

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.

• Excellent analytical leadership and communication skills.