Corporate Controller

Company Overview
Cold Core Group is a dynamic parent organization overseeing a family of companies specializing in industrial and commercial refrigeration services. With decades of experience and in-house fabrication capabilities, our subsidiaries serve a diverse portfolio of long-term, blue-chip clients nationwide. We are committed to delivering innovative, turnkey refrigeration solutions while prioritizing quality, safety, and team development.

Job Summary
The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting function and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial reporting across Cold Core Group and its operating entities. This role provides leadership over the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; consolidated financial reporting; accounting policies and internal controls; tax compliance coordination; project accounting; and audit readiness. The Corporate Controller partners with operating company teams to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support the organization's continued growth.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all assigned entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain standardized accounting policies, procedures, and reporting practices across operating companies.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of monthly and year-end financial statements, consolidated reporting, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and project financial analysis for open projects, including the review of project costs, estimated costs to complete, revenue recognition, and potential margin risks.
• Partner with team to validate project financial information and address variances, cost overruns, and other accounting concerns.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, cash-related accounting activities, and the resolution of material discrepancies.
• Provide oversight of federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales tax, personal property tax, and income tax reporting, coordinating with internal teams and external tax advisors as needed.
• Provide oversight of payroll accounting and company-wide cash management, including payroll review and approval, cash forecasting, and liquidity planning.
• Coordinate financial information and documentation for external audits, banking reviews, union audits, insurance audits, and other compliance requirements.
• Oversee accounting support for annual insurance renewals across company entities and coordinate the timely preparation of required schedules and documentation.
• Lead, develop, and support accounting personnel, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability for deliverables.
• Evaluate accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the organization.
• Support acquisitions, entity integrations, and other organizational initiatives as needed, including the alignment of accounting processes and reporting structures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and month-end closing.
• Construction accounting and percentage-of-completion (POC) experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Public accounting experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI

Join us at Cold Core Group to lead our finance team with energy and precision! Bring your expertise in corporate accounting practices to a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in refrigeration services. We value proactive leaders who thrive on collaboration and continuous growth—help us shape the future of our financial success!

Work Location: In person