Controller

Reposted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Warrendale, PA
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Security
The Role
The Controller oversees accounting operations, manages financial reporting and budgeting, ensures compliance, and leads the accounting team for efficiency. Provides strategic financial insights to support executive decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we’d like to invite you to join our team as our new Controller! 

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you’ll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members. 

Location:  Greater Pittsburgh Area (Warrendale, PA) - HYBRID

Summary:

The Controller oversees the Vector Security’s entire accounting function, managing financial reporting, budgeting, audit & tax compliance, internal controls, and financial planning, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies & procedures while providing data for strategic decisions, reporting to the CFO. Key duties include preparing financial statements, managing AP/AR/GL teams, coordinating audits, budget & forecasting, and leading accounting staff to maintain financial health and efficiency. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Financial Reporting: Preparing internal and external financial statements, forecasts, and reports (e.g., GAAP-compliant).
  • Accounting Operations: Managing daily accounting, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the budgeting process, monitoring performance, and advising on financial projections.
  • Compliance & Controls: Ensuring tax compliance, implementing internal controls, and managing audits.
  • Team Leadership: Hiring, training, and managing accounting staff.
  • Strategic Support: Providing financial analysis and insights to help executive leadership make informed decisions. 
  • ERP System Management (Key Plus):
    • Play a pivotal role in ERP implementation projects and system configuration.
    • Analyze, design, and improve financial workflows within the ERP for enhanced operational excellence.
  • Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and leverage ERP capabilities to implement effective solutions. 

What You Will Need:

  • BS Accounting: 
    • Must have an understanding of GAAP, segmented GL codes, chart of accounts, familiarity with ASC606 revenue recognition standard, and financial statements.
  • CPA:
    • Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
  • 10 years' experience required with 4-6 years in public accounting.
  • Microsoft D365 ERP & Great Plains experience is a plus!
  • Managerial Experience: 
    • Must have experience in the effective management of a staff to include disciplinary actions, employee coaching, annual reviews and training programs. 
  • Advanced Excel Knowledge
  • Company Procedures/Compliance Issues:
    • To determine correct course of action for circumstances and situations.
  • Advanced Financial Analysis:
    • To be capable of analyzing and evaluating financial data to determine validity, reasonableness and accuracy of that data. 
    • To be able to identify financial trends.
    • To be able to suggest improvements.
  • Ability to Multitask:
    • To be able to prioritize tasks according to urgency, to be able to delegate and assign duties to staff based on their skills and knowledge. 
    • To be able to meet strict deadlines in the delivery of information. 
  • Strong Communication Skills:
    • Must be able to communicate effectively and considerately with a large range of individuals from staff to supervisors, peers, auditors and state agencies. 

What You'll Get:

We offer a “Total Rewards” package including: 

  • Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefit products
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

We are one of the largest security integrators in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected and empowered, one customer at a time.

Our Values:

  • Win as a team.
  • Do the right thing.
  • Make a difference every day.
  • Get it done.
  • Think big.

If you share these ideas, we’d love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Top Skills

Advanced Excel
Great Plains
Microsoft D365 Erp
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Warrendale, PA
1,693 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Vector Security® has protected people and property by providing intelligent security solutions tailored to the needs of the customer for more than 50 years. Through a network of branches and authorized dealers, we design, install and monitor Vector Home Security and Vector Business Security systems for hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and multi-site retail chains across North America and the Caribbean.

Smart security that fits you…today and tomorrow.

To read what our customers are saying about us, visit:
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/vector-security.html

Similar Jobs

Hex Logo Hex

Software Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence • Big Data Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
3 Locations
160 Employees
176K-220K Annually
Hybrid
Philadelphia, PA, USA
220 Employees

Gecko Robotics Logo Gecko Robotics

Controller

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Software
In-Office
2 Locations
177 Employees
200K-250K Annually
In-Office
Chambersburg, PA, USA
10001 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Credal.ai Thumbnail
Software • Security • Productivity • Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence
Brooklyn, NY
Standard Template Labs Thumbnail
Software • Information Technology • Artificial Intelligence
New York, NY
15 Employees
Milestone Systems Thumbnail
Software • Security • Other • Big Data Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Analytics
Lake Oswego, OR
1500 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account