Financial Controller - Heritage Fencing

Heritage Holding
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior financial professionals with construction accounting expertise who are comfortable in entrepreneurial environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction accounting experience and a background in union compliance
    — “Process payroll across multiple job sites, wage classifications, and union jurisdictions.”
  • Individuals who have worked in high-growth, private equity-backed companies
    — “Experience in a high-growth environment, ideally in a private equity-backed company.”
  • Professionals with strong leadership and process-building skills
    — “Comfortable in an entrepreneurial role (i.e. willing to roll-up sleeves, establish new processes/systems, and can navigate evolving team structures).”

Things to consider

  • Remote work is preferred, but site-level responsibilities may require occasional on-site presence
    — “This is a fully remote position, with candidates located along the West Coast preferred.”
  • The role demands a deep understanding of field services and project-based accounting practices
    — “Strong understanding of percent-of-completion (PoC) and field services/ project-based accounting is required.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with union reporting and labor compliance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Manage union reporting, fringe benefit contributions, and labor compliance documentation.”
  • Highlight your ability to lead month-end closes and prepare financial statements
    — “Lead the month end close and preparation of financial statements for the entities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.”
  • Showcase your expertise in job costing and WIP accounting in your application materials
    — “Manage AP and invoicing for projects and apply best practices for job costing and WIP accounting.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial statements
  • cost savings
Typical background
accountingfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingCompliance

Preferred

ERP SystemsProject Management

Stack & domain

PayrollFinancial ReportingJob CostingFinancial AnalysisCash Flow ManagementBudgetingComplianceCost ManagementAdministrationGAAPQuickbooksERP SystemsSageNetsuiteCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityAttention To DetailStrategic ThinkingCPAFinanceAccountingConstructionOperations

About the role

Original posting from Heritage Holding via Ashby

About Heritage Holding

Heritage Holding is a Boston-based private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating lower middle market businesses generating $2–10 million of EBITDA. Since 2015, Heritage has completed 50+ acquisitions across 11 platforms in B2B services, including telecom, IT and cybersecurity, healthcare services, and skilled trades. We’re not just investors—we’re operators. Our team includes entrepreneurs, former CEOs, and investors passionate about building and running small businesses.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join Heritage Fencing as a site level controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled financial leader excited to join an entrepreneurial company with a high growth trajectory. This is a fully remote position, with candidates located along the West Coast preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Oversight: Process payroll across multiple job sites, wage classifications, and union jurisdictions. Manage union reporting, fringe benefit contributions, and labor compliance documentation and prepare and submit certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage documentation as required.
  • Financial Reporting: Lead the month end close and preparation of financial statements for the entities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
  • Job Costing: Manage AP and invoicing for projects and apply best practices for job costing and WIP accounting.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and cost analysis, to provide insights into the company’s financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
  • Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flows across the organization, ensuring optimal liquidity and forecasting future financial needs.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the budgeting process, creating detailed budgets, tracking performance, and providing variance reports to support leadership’s decision-making.
  • Compliance: Ensure the company remains compliant with all financial regulations, including tax filings, government reporting, and financial disclosures.
  • Cost Management: Identify opportunities for cost savings across the organization and present recommendations to senior management.
  • Administrative: Support ownership with day-to-day business operations, reporting, and administrative needs including insurance, benefits, and other ad-hoc items.

Qualifications:

  • CPA qualification preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant hands-on financial experience, with a focus on construction accounting including WIP and job costing.
  • Strong understanding of percent-of-completion (PoC) and field services/ project-based accounting is required.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial analysis.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks ); experience with ERP systems (Sage, Netsuite, and others) is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
  • Experience in a high-growth environment, ideally in a private equity-backed company.
  • Comfortable in an entrepreneurial role (i.e. willing to roll-up sleeves, establish new processes/systems, and can navigate evolving team structures).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits:

● Competitive salary(100k-160k depending on experience) and bonus opportunities

● Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans

Reporting Structure:

● Reporting directly to the site location CEO and Heritage Fencing platform leadership

Source: Heritage Holding careers (Ashby)

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