CONTROLLER / SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
Branch Brook Fuels & HVAC
Arundel, Maine
Position Overview
The Controller / Senior Financial Analyst is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the financial health, planning, reporting, and analysis of Branch Brook’s growing fuel and HVAC operations. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial planning, forecasting, and operational analysis.
The ideal candidate is an experienced finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can transform financial data into actionable insights that drive decision-making and long-term growth.
This position works closely with ownership and department leaders and has the opportunity to influence business outcomes across all areas of the organization.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THIS ROLE IS TO BE DETERMINED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS.
About Branch Brook
For over 30 years, Branch Brook has proudly served Southern Maine as a family-owned and operated heating fuel and HVAC company. Our mission extends beyond delivering fuel and comfort—we help keep local homes warm, businesses operating, and communities thriving throughout the year.
As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a financial leader who wants to make a meaningful impact while helping guide the future of a respected local business.
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization, serve the community, and become an integral part of a collaborative leadership team, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP.
- Coordinate year-end reviews, audits, and tax preparation with external CPA firms.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare and lead annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
- Perform monthly variance analysis and communicate key business trends to ownership.
- Analyze profitability by department, service line, customer segment, and operational activity.
- Provide financial recommendations that support strategic business decisions and operational goals.
Business Partnership & Strategy
- Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and department leaders.
- Deliver financial insights that improve decision-making, transparency, and accountability.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Support growth initiatives, capital investments, and long-term business planning.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
- Monitor banking relationships, financing arrangements, and credit facilities.
- Provide ongoing analysis of cash management and profitability trends.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead process improvement initiatives throughout accounting and administrative functions.
- Support and mentor accounting and administrative staff.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or controller experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and QuickBooks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to ownership and operational leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Controller, Senior Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Financial Analyst experience.
- Experience in fuel, HVAC, construction, service, transportation, distribution, or multi-location operations.
- Experience managing external CPA relationships, audits, and banking relationships.
- QuickBooks experience and/or QuickBooks Pro Certification.
- Proficiency working with Cloud Based Accounting Software.
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems and business reporting tools.
- CPA designation is a plus.
Why Join Branch Brook?
- Family-owned and operated company with over 30 years of success.
- Opportunity to work directly with ownership and influence company strategy.
- Growing organization with strong long-term stability.
- Collaborative and supportive culture.
- Meaningful work serving local families, businesses, and communities throughout Southern Maine.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future growth of the organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience – TBD during hiring process
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee discounts and additional company benefits
Branch Brook is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This version will attract higher-level candidates because it reads more like an executive finance role rather than a bookkeeping/accounting manager position. It also incorporates the “serve the community,” “trusted advisor,” “influence outcomes,” and “continuous improvement” language that strong controllers and analysts tend to respond to.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
