Controller

NEST is the pioneer of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) industry. Since 1994, we’ve embarked on a journey with our clients to bring true cost savings with industry-leading technology and operational excellence—all while maintaining your brand image. Finding an IFM partner that understands your business is key to the success of any multi-site organization and NEST has the experience to prove it. 

Role Overview:

The Controller leads the company’s end‑to‑end accounting operations and ensures the integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of all financial reporting. This role owns the entire month‑end close process, manages billing, collections, and accounts payable, and serves as the primary point of contact for bank reporting, audits, and tax preparation.

The Controller will work closely with the Head of Finance and FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while building scalable processes and strong financial controls to support the business.

All NEST associates are required to meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, deal honestly and fairly with co-workers, management, and the general public, promote a positive work environment, and operate efficiently within their roles. Each associate is expected to work to meet or exceed all departmental goals and deadlines and to maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values, while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction overall.

Role Specifics:
Essential Duties (Primary Responsibilities) include the following.

Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the full month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, including timelines, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.


• Ensure accurate and timely production of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.


• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP.


• Continuously improve close efficiency, accuracy, and documentation.

Billing, Collections & Accounts Payable

• Lead and oversee billing, accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable functions.


• Establish and monitor KPIs related to billing accuracy, DSO, cash collections, and AP cycle time.


• Enforce credit, collections, and payment policies to optimize cash flow and working capital.


• Ensure proper approval workflows, vendor management, and payment controls.

Banking, Audit & External Reporting

• Prepare and deliver all bank reporting, lender packages, and covenant reporting as required.


• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit timelines, requests, and deliverables.


• Maintain schedules and support for audits, reviews, and other third‑party financial examinations.


• Partner with Head of Finance on financial disclosures and external reporting needs.

Tax Compliance & Preparation

• Own and manage all tax preparation and filings, including federal, state, local, income, payroll, sales & use, and other applicable taxes.


• Coordinate with external tax advisors and ensure timely, accurate filings and payments.


• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess impact to the business.


• Maintain tax documentation and support audits or inquiries from taxing authorities.

Partnership with FP&A & Business Support

• Work closely with FP&A on budget preparation, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial insights.


• Provide reliable actuals, schedules, and analysis to support planning and decision‑making.


• Collaborate cross‑functionally to explain financial results and identify risks or opportunities.

Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

• Design, maintain, and strengthen internal controls across accounting, AR, AP, and cash processes.


• Act as system owner for accounting‑related tools and ERP functionality.


• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and scalability as the business grows.


• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across finance systems.

Success Factors

NEST is a competency-focused organization, and the exemplary candidate for this role will encompass the following core competencies:

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how a job relates to others; uses resources effectively.


• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.


• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.


• Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment skills assessment, a background check and drug screening prior to the start of their employment.

All positions are remote and/or hybrid based on position and office proximity.

NEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.