Minimum BA in Accounting or Finance; MBA highly desirable
CPA preferred
Significant knowledge of GAAP
Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Lease Accounting
10-15+ years in progressive financial and accounting leadership roles
Proven ability to lead teams with a strategic mindset towards modernization
Experience in management reporting for Private Equity backed organizations
Background in multi-site environments and M&A integration, preferably in fire & life safety or construction industries
Responsibilities
Recruit and develop a top-tier corporate accounting department
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Lead monthly close and multi-entity consolidation processes
Oversee all accounting operations for accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Automate processes to enhance efficiency
Manage annual financial statement audits and liaise with external auditors
Collaborate with Executive Leadership to enhance company performance
Serve as the technical accounting expert for the Audit Committee
Support M&A integration activities with Senior Management
Sponsor cross-functional committees for strategic initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company match
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Full Job Description
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Deputy CFO, the Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting operations, including general ledger accounting, tax, accounts receivables, inventory, job costing, and internal controls. The Controller will be responsible for generating consolidated financial statements. The controller is responsible for the overall control environment and financial reporting in the organization. This includes direct leadership of corporate accounting, shared services and regional controllership, as well as partnership with Hub Presidents and local accounting resources to maintain a consistent, well-controlled financial environment across every Hub.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting, managing, and developing a best-in-class corporate accounting department.
Overseeing timely and accurate financial reporting.
Leading the monthly close and multi-entity consolidation process, including intercompany, and driving toward a shorter, standardized close calendar across all Hubs.
Overseeing all accounting operations; ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with US GAAP.
Documenting and maintaining accounting policies and procedures
Automating current processes to improve efficiency.
Managing the annual financial statement audit and serving as the primary liaison to external auditors, tax advisors and valuation firms; overseeing tax compliance in partnership with outside advisors.
Collaborating and contributing to the Executive Leadership Team to improve overall company performance.
Serving as the Company's technical accounting expert and updating the Audit Committee and Senior Management on changes to accounting rules and its impact on the business.
Working with Senior Management and Corporate Development on M&A integration activities including opening balance sheet accounting and 3rd party valuations.
Partnering and sponsoring cross-functional committees to support the organizations transformation initiative and other strategic initiatives.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum BA in Accounting or Finance, MBA is highly desirable
10-15+ years demonstrated progressive responsible financial and accounting leadership roles in similar size organizations
Demonstrated ability to lead a fast-paced team with a strategic mindset towards modernizing processes while maintaining strong financial controls.
Demonstrated track-record of improving systems and being part of a team that help modernize processes to drive a more efficient and scalable business model; ERP implementation or conversion experience is a plus.
Experience in management reporting for a Private Equity backed organization.
Experience in an acquisitive, multi-site environment integrating acquired businesses; fire & life safety, security, construction or field services industry experience is a plus.
Experience with capturing, analyzing, and proactively delivering financial data and insights that maximize strategic decision making.
Experienced with communicating and presenting the financial performance and leading indicators of the company to all levels of the company including C-level executives.
Ability to multi-task, navigate through ambiguity, and manage conflict and difficult conversations in a fast paced environment.
Willingness to collaborate with a broad range of functional groups and understand their business processes, concerns, and requirements.
