Assistant Controller Jobs

Role Overview
The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the financial performance, job cost management, operational expenses, and reporting for Alert Alarm, a subsidiary business of Zeus Fire and Security. This role will require being the key liaison between Finance and Operations to manage and communicate key financial performance. Key activities will include managing job cost accounting, financial reporting, managing key metrics, and supporting the accounting and finance function with monthly close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages and oversees all job cost accounting in the subsidiary: Project set up, Billing, Rate changes, Change Orders, Budget to Actual Variance.
• Assists Corporate Finance with the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborates with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Documents existing processes and makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements.
• Manages month-end reporting and preparation of management, discussion & analysis based on variance analysis. Review actual vs. budget forecast variances and financial trends for projects and operating expenses.
• Supports integration of acquisitions and infills.
• Communicates and coordinates with subcontractors and vendors as required regarding job progress, vendor set up, certificates of insurance, change orders, billing disputes, schedule among others.
• Works directly with corporate and local accounting staff performing the following functions: Bank account reconciliations, Monthly accruals, deferrals, payroll entries and intercompany charges, Accounts payable, Customer set up, Customer cancellations, Collections, Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintains company confidentiality at all times.
• Supports internal and external auditors with gathering necessary account information and documents to assist the annual audits.
• Prepares and communicates operational metrics and dashboard reporting.
• Supports key company financial processes and controls governing cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, accruals, project reporting, revenue recognition, and other processes as required.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Supports annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) with a specific focus on percentage-of-completion accounting
• 5+ years’ experience in job cost accounting, or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
• Related experience in project cost and security industry preferred

Work Requirements

• Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with a large customer base and high transaction volume
• Ability to exhibit composure, patience, and confidence when facing difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Sedona Office preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly skilled and proficient at verifying financial or transactional data