Accounting Manager in Everett, Washington at CM Heating LLC

At CM Heating, we take pride in powering comfort for our community with top-notch service and an exceptional team. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Everett team and take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, maintain financial integrity, and empower our local branch to thrive.

Why Join CM Heating?
Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus company-provided life insurance.

Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick leave.

Growth & Impact: A chance to mentor a dedicated team, streamline processes, and partner closely with corporate leadership.

About the Role
The Accounting Manager oversees all day-to-day accounting operations at our local branch level, ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and maintaining a strong internal control environment. In this role, you will lead the month-end close process, supervise accounting personnel, prepare financial results for corporate reporting, and partner cross-functionally to support strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring aging report accuracy.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and schedules.

Review/approve general ledger activity, prepare consolidated trial balances, and perform account reconciliations.

Analyze budget-to-actual variances and present meaningful insights to leadership.

Financial Integrity & Internal Controls

Establish, monitor, and enforce effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Perform control testing and remediation as necessary to protect financial integrity.

Partner with FP&A to manage fixed assets, leases, and depreciation forecasting.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability and accuracy.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to drive continuous process improvements.

Support system implementations, potential acquisition integrations, and finance transformation projects.

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (including GL close and financial reporting).

Leadership: Proven experience supervising accounting or transactional teams (AP, AR, or general accounting).

Skills: Strong understanding of internal controls, superior analytical abilities, robust organizational skills, and excellent communication.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in HVAC, home services, utilities, or similar trade industries.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, ADP Workforce Now).

Hands-on experience with ServiceTitan.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.

Work Environment & Schedule
Location: 100% In-Person position based out of Everett, WA.

Schedule: Standard business hours, with extended hours occasionally required during month-end and year-end close cycles.

Equal Opportunity Employer
CM Heating is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.