Controller

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

Controller leading accounting operations and reporting for a utility vegetation management company. Collaborating with leadership and driving continuous improvement in financial performance.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeWest Henrietta • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the accounting operations of the company, including accurate financial reporting, cost control, and visibility into customer profitability and job performance.
Partner closely with operational leadership to execute company initiatives, including system redesign and process improvement projects.
Lead key accounting functions, including general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
Ensure accounting accuracy, integrity, and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements.
Partner with operations to analyze financial performance, explain variances, and provide actionable insights.
Drive continuous improvement across the accounting organization by assessing procedures, identifying inefficiencies and control gaps, and implementing streamlined, standardized, and automated solutions.
Support scalability, growth, and timely financial reporting through improved accounting processes.
Serve as the accounting lead for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to financial reporting and accounting operations.
Partner with IT and business leaders to implement and optimize system performance, data integrity, and automation.
Develop and enhance financial reporting to provide profitability analysis and performance insights to operational leaders.
Support data-driven decision-making through clear, timely, and useful financial reporting.
Lead the design and continuous improvement of cost accounting and job cost reporting.
Establish and maintain cost accounting frameworks, policies, procedures, and methodologies.
Ensure accurate profitability reporting and provide insight into margins, cost drivers, cost variances, and operational performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain standardized internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce the risk of errors and fraud.
Interpret GAAP and determine how new standards and complex transactions should be recognized.
Resolve complex or judgment-based accounting matters.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals.
Foster a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Set departmental goals and KPIs in support of Finance organization objectives.
Monitor team progress and hold team members accountable for results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant designation.
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 7 years of supervisory experience.
Deep knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.
Experience interpreting and implementing new accounting standards.
Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks.
Experience leading accounting teams and supporting cross-functional operations.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
Ability to act quickly and confidently in ambiguous situations using logic and strategic judgment.
Ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
Strong business acumen with a focus on margin improvement and operational efficiency.
Ability to evaluate, mentor, motivate, and develop a high-performing workforce.
Ability to quickly adapt to new software and office tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Experience using relevant business systems.
Preferred: MBA.
Experience leading accounting operations in a field-based, operational, or multi-location business.
Experience with system redesign, process improvement, automation, or financial systems implementation.
Experience with cost accounting and job cost reporting.
Experience partnering directly with operations leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid training and certifications
Career advancement opportunities
Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
401(k) and retirement savings options
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingcost controlgeneral ledgerfixed assetsaccounts payableGAAPinternal control frameworkscost accountingjob cost reportingfinancial systems implementation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic judgmentbusiness acumenoperational efficiencyadaptabilitycomposureteam accountabilitycontinuous improvementsupport culture

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantBachelor’s degree in AccountingMBA