Corporate Controller

Company Overview

Zeus Fire and Security represents the holding company for an Access Holdings platform investment within the Fire Protection & Security sector. With annual revenues in excess of $300 million and growing, Zeus was established to build a national network of fire protection and security providers recognized for execution excellence across a variety of service lines in high quality end markets. Zeus addresses customer’s commercial and residential fire protection and security needs through a broad array of services from mission critical fire system installation, testing and inspection, security system installation, video monitoring and recurring monitoring services, delivered through a growing portfolio of operating companies (“Hubs”) across the United States. Zeus was established with the singular purpose of partnering with industry-leading fire and security operators who are seeking a collaborative growth partner dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the long-term growth of business and team members.

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 
• CPA preferred
• Significant knowledge of GAAP
• ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, ASC 842 Lease Accounting experience
• 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.

EEOC Statement

Zeus Fire and Security provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.