Controller

Yankee Home Improvement is seeking a hands-on Controller to own and lead the daily financial operations for the New England region. The Controller will serve as the operational finance lead and full owner of the function, collaborating directly with the Director of Finance & IT and partnering with leadership across the business. The role oversees the finance function through oversight, controls, and process management, supported by an in-house Accounting Coordinator responsible for transactional execution (AP, cash application, and reconciliations). The ideal candidate has previously managed this function at a $30M–$50M construction or home improvement company and thrives in a fast-growing, evolving environment. Location: Chicopee, MA 01022.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day financial operations, ensuring P&L accuracy, cash visibility, and timely, reliable reporting
• Manage the monthly close process end-to-end with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and adherence to timelines
• Maintain strong financial controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and risk mitigation
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management with proactive visibility into timing, risks, and needs
• Build and maintain short-term (weekly) and mid-term cash flow forecasts
• Ensure strong coordination between billing, collections, and disbursements
• Ensure accurate job cost accounting and clear visibility into project-level profitability and margins
• Monitor margin performance and proactively identify variances or issues
• Develop reporting that supports leadership decision-making and create KPI reporting linking financial performance to operational drivers (revenue, margin, marketing efficiency, and production performance)
• Partner closely with operations, sales, and marketing leaders to align financial performance with business goals
• Hold teams accountable to financial targets through visibility, analysis, and follow-through
• Identify and implement process improvements to support scalability and efficiency
• Build systems and processes that can support continued growth
• Oversee the Accounting Coordinator responsible for AP, cash application, and transaction processing
• Ensure transactions are accurate, complete, and properly recorded
• Establish clear processes, expectations, and accountability within the function
• Proactively identify, pressure-test, and address issues when something appears off
• Operate with strong judgment, making independent decisions and escalating only when necessary

Ownership & Judgment

• Proactively identify, validate, and address issues when discrepancies arise
• Make independent, well-reasoned decisions and escalate only when required

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Finance with full ownership of the function
• Prior experience in a $30M–$50M construction, home improvement, or project-based business is highly preferred
• Strong hands-on experience with job cost accounting and operational finance
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes
• Comfort with a hands-on role that combines execution and decision-making responsibility
• Experience with QuickBooks, Salesforce, or similar systems
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to connect financial data to business performance

What This Person Will Own

• Monthly close end-to-end
• Accuracy and reliability of financials
• Cash visibility, forecasting, and liquidity management
• Job costing accuracy and margin visibility
• Reporting and KPI visibility for leadership
• Financial discipline, controls, and operational consistency
• Day-to-day ownership of the finance function

Opportunity

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives on ownership and accountability and is excited to help an evolving function grow. The position serves as the operational finance leader, working directly with the Director of Finance & IT while elevating the function, building scalable processes, and delivering strong financial visibility across the business.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Are you able to work on-site in Chicopee, MA?
• Do you have hands-on experience with job costing?
• Do you have experience owning the full monthly close process end-to-end?
• Have you worked in a construction, home improvement, or project-based business?
• What was the approximate annual revenue of the largest company where you owned the finance function?

Work Location

In person