IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

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JOB SUMMARY

The Controller leads SEHC's accounting and finance function and reports to owner. This is a hands-on role, not a purely administrative or oversight position — the Controller is expected to be in the numbers day-to-day, not just reviewing them from a distance. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of SEHC's financial statements and job costing, manages banking and bonding/surety relationships critical to a contracting business, and builds the reporting and internal controls that let ownership make confident, well-informed decisions. The Controller also leads and develops the accounting team, including the Assistant Controller.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and the accuracy of SEHC's financial statements

• Oversee job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting across all service and installation projects; ensure job profitability is visible and accurate

• Serve as SEHC's primary point of contact for banking relationships, lines of credit, and bonding/surety

requirements tied to bid and performance bonds

• Manage cash flow planning and working capital across projects with different billing and payment cycles

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting; report actual performance against budget to ownership

• Present financial results, trends, and risks directly to the President/Owner on a regular cadence

• Manage the relationship with SEHC's outside CPA firm for tax planning, filings, and the annual review/audit engagement

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls appropriate for a contractor of SEHC's size and structure

• Oversee payroll, AP, AR, and general ledger functions; ensure compliance with sales/use tax and other regulatory requirements

• Oversee compliance with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting requirements on public works projects

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Assistant Controller and broader accounting/bookkeeping staff

REQUIRED QUALILFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role

• Strong command of GAAP and full-cycle financial statement preparation

• Experience with job costing / percentage-of-completion accounting in a construction, HVAC, plumbing, or similar contracting environment

• Experience managing banking relationships; familiarity with bonding/surety requirements for contractors is a strong plus

• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in an ERP/accounting system (e.g., Sage 50, Foundation, Vista, or similar)

• Clear, confident communicator who can translate the numbers for ownership and non-financial leaders

• A team-first mindset and the same high standards SEHC expects on every job

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license

• Experience overseeing certified payroll reporting (prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon compliance) for public works or government contracts

• Prior Controller experience specifically within an HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or similar contracting business

• Experience at a similarly sized, privately held company

• Experience working directly with ownership/principals in a closely held or family-owned business

What SEHC Offers

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• A direct line to ownership and real influence over how the business is run

• A stable, growing company with clear standards and a team that takes pride in its work

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Fully in-office position based at SEHC's Northeastern PA location

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use computer systems

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller to manage SEHC's day-to-day accounting operations — from month-end close and job costing to financial reporting and internal controls. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes the same pride in accurate, well-organized numbers that SEHC's technicians take in a clean install. You'll help make sure leadership always has a clear, trustworthy view of how the business and its projects are performing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals

• Maintain and review job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules across service and installation projects

• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements and supporting schedules for management review

• Oversee and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions; review aging and resolve

discrepancies

• Assist with payroll review and reconciliation, working closely with HR/Payroll

• Prepare and review certified payroll reports for prevailing wage/public works projects, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements

• Perform bank and account reconciliations; monitor cash position and flag variances

• Help prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts; track actuals against budget by department and job

• Support the annual review/audit process and respond to auditor requests

• Maintain compliance with sales/use tax filings and other regulatory reporting requirements

• Help train, mentor, and review the work of accounting/bookkeeping staff

• Recommend and help implement process improvements in the accounting system and internal controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some month-end close responsibility

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; comfortable working in an ERP/accounting system (e.g., Sage 50, Foundation, Vista, or similar)

• Sharp attention to detail and comfort owning numbers that others rely on to make decisions

• Experience with certified payroll reporting (prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon compliance) for public works or government contracts

• Clear communication skills for working across accounting, operations, and field leadership

• A team-first mindset and the same high standards SEHC expects on every job

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with job costing / percentage-of-completion accounting in a construction, HVAC, plumbing, or similar contracting environment

• Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting staff

• Experience supporting an external audit or financial statement review engagement

What SEHC Offers

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• A stable, growing company with clear standards and a team that takes pride in its work

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Fully in-office position based at SEHC's Northeastern PA location

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use computer systems throughout the day

• Occasional light lifting of files or records (up to ~15 lbs)

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication
• Installation
• Blueprint Reading
• Joining & Sealing
• Quality & Compliance
• Site Modification

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required; completion of a vocational/technical program or a 4–5 year registered apprenticeship is heavily preferred.

Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical precision, and spatial reasoning.

Tool Proficiency: Experience operating power equipment (saws, drills, shears) and hand tools (snips, benders, crimpers).

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in confined spaces, at heights, or in adverse weather conditions.

Safety: Deep understanding of OSHA safety standards and ability to utilize protective gear to prevent cuts, burns, and falls.