Financial Controller

Location: North Canton, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

About the role

CKP Heating & Cooling is seeking a Financial Controller to build and lead a stronger in‑house accounting function as the company continues to grow. This high‑impact leadership role will own the financial backbone of the business while partnering closely with ownership and operations, providing insight into margins, job performance, cash flow, and overall financial health across service, installation, and project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting and financial reporting functions for the company.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and reporting procedures.
• Monitor job costing, labor burden, materials usage, subcontractor costs, and overall project profitability.
• Maintain and analyze work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules and support appropriate revenue recognition.
• Deliver reporting and insight on departmental performance across residential service, commercial work, installation, maintenance, and project‑based operations.
• Partner with ownership and operational leaders to identify trends, margin improvement opportunities, and cost overruns.
• Support inventory and asset accountability across warehouse, equipment, and vehicle/truck stock environments.
• Oversee payroll‑related accounting, including overtime, commissions, incentive structures, or technician‑related compensation where applicable.
• Coordinate with outside tax, audit, and compliance partners as needed while helping reduce reliance on outsourced day‑to‑day accounting support.
• Help build an accounting function that is timely, accurate, practical, and scalable for a growing HVAC company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally including leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience in HVAC, construction, home services, field services, or a related trades‑based business strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and operational finance.
• Experience producing financial statements and management reporting for owner‑led businesses.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and follow‑through.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial leaders.
• Comfort working in a fast‑moving, hands‑on environment with collaboration with ownership and operations.
• ERP or accounting software experience; experience with field‑service or construction‑oriented systems is a plus.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced credential is a plus, but not required.

Skills

• Job costing and project profitability analysis.
• Cash‑flow management and financial forecasting.
• Internal controls development and policy implementation.
• Financial reporting and statement preparation.
• Effective communication of financial data to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems, especially field‑service or construction modules.

Pay

Approximately $100,000+, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, in‑office position based in North Canton, Ohio.