Controller at Cherry Glass & Aluminum

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Leadership, Department Development, Month-End Close, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Cost Accounting, Inventory Tracking, Job Costing, Cash Management, Forecasting, Systems Improvement, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Compliance, Governance

Industry

Description

Controller Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho | On-site | Reports to Ownership Northstar Summit is the locally owned management company providing financial oversight and operational support to a portfolio of established service and real estate businesses in Eastern Idaho and surrounding markets. The Controller will play a central leadership role across the organization’s operating companies, including: American Pump & Drilling AdvantaServ Cherry Glass & Aluminum This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a multi-entity, service-based environment with real operational complexity. Position Overview Northstar Summit is seeking a hands-on, experienced Controller to lead and continue building the accounting function across a diversified portfolio of operating companies and real estate entities. This role will provide day-to-day leadership of the accounting department while strengthening processes, improving reporting accuracy, enhancing cost and inventory controls, and building upon the existing accounting framework to create a scalable, disciplined financial infrastructure. The Controller will serve as the internal accounting leader and key financial correspondent to ownership, helping translate financial data into meaningful insight that supports operational execution and long-term strategy. This is not a back-office-only role. The Controller will work closely with ownership, operations leaders, and department managers to ensure financial clarity, accountability, and alignment across all entities. Key Responsibilities Accounting Leadership & Department Development Lead and develop the accounting team Continue building structure and accountability within the existing framework Establish documented processes and internal controls Standardize workflows across entities Mentor and elevate team capability while maintaining a culture of ownership and accuracy Month-End Close & Reporting Oversee timely month-end close (target: 10th of each month) Deliver accurate entity-level and consolidated financial statements Ensure proper accrual accounting and revenue recognition Provide monthly reporting packages with financial insights Present financial performance summaries to ownership with clarity and confidence Cost & Inventory Accounting Improve inventory tracking and valuation Strengthen COGS accuracy and job costing Align expenses with revenues to improve margin visibility Support operational leaders with project-level and service-line profitability analysis Cash Management & Forecasting Oversee daily cash reporting and short-term forecasting Improve visibility across multiple bank accounts and entities Support lender reporting and financing efforts Assist ownership with refinancing initiatives, covenant compliance, and banking relationships Systems & Process Improvement Reduce manual processes and improve system integration Standardize chart of accounts and inter-company accounting Enhance reporting efficiency and scalability Evaluate and optimize accounting software, field service platforms, and integrations Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead annual budgeting process Develop forecasts and variance analysis Support data-driven decision making Partner with ownership to model growth scenarios, capital expenditures, and acquisition opportunities Compliance & Governance Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax preparation and annual reviews Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-entity reporting compliance Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred) 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Experience in multi-entity environments Strong inventory and cost accounting background Experience leading and developing accounting staff Strong systems and process improvement experience Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment Experience in construction, service-based industries, or job-costing environments preferred Strong proficiency in accounting systems and financial reporting tools Benefits & Expectations Benefits after 90 days include: Paid Time Off Health Insurance (80% coverage for the employee) Voluntary Vision & Dental Insurance 40–60 hrs/week, dependent on workload and season Pay based on skills, experience, and work ethic Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting leader who can operate both strategically and tactically, strengthen an existing foundation, and build a cohesive, scalable accounting department to support long-term growth. They are comfortable in an owner-led, fast-moving environment. They can zoom out to see the financial big picture while also diving into transactional detail when necessary. They bring structure without bureaucracy, discipline without rigidity, and accountability without ego. Most importantly, they see accounting not just as record-keeping, but as a strategic function that drives clarity, stability, and smart growth across the entire organization. Location Idaho Falls, Idaho Department Administrative Support Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced

Responsibilities

The Controller will lead and develop the accounting team, establishing documented processes and internal controls while overseeing timely month-end closes and delivering accurate financial statements for multiple entities. Key duties also involve improving inventory tracking, strengthening cost accounting accuracy, managing cash flow, and leading the annual budgeting process.