Financial Controller

Appolo Heating offers an on-site Financial Controller opportunity in Albany, NY within a well-established organization with more than five decades of service. This role partners closely with leadership to support key business decisions, combining hands-on ownership of accounting operations with strategic input across reporting, planning, profitability, cash flow, and internal controls.

Compensation: Base salary of $120,000 to $125,000 per year, with a total compensation package valued at $175,000. The team environment emphasizes integrity, respect, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, overseeing accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes, financial statements, and ongoing reporting.
• Drive planning and performance by developing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, including identification of opportunities to improve results.
• Improve profitability in partnership with operations by monitoring job costing, labor, materials, overhead, and margins.
• Manage cash flow through cash-flow forecasting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital oversight.
• Maintain financial controls by establishing and strengthening internal controls, ensuring accounting accuracy, and coordinating with external accounting and tax partners.
• Improve processes and systems, streamlining accounting operations, enhancing reporting, and supporting improvements to financial systems.
• Lead and develop the team by providing direction, coaching, and accountability for accounting personnel while reinforcing accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable financial leader.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash-flow management, and job costing.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and operational financial analysis.
• HVAC, construction, or service-business experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and translate results into practical business recommendations.
• Hands-on leadership approach, attention to detail, and capability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day financial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location & Technology

Location: In person (Albany, NY)

Technologies: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems

Licensing / Certification

• CPA License (Preferred)
• Certified Management Accountant certification (Preferred)