Accounting & Finance Mgr

Elevated Facility Services•Tampa, FL

15h

About The Position

APi Elevator is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to lead accounting and finance for one of its operating companies. The role owns and oversees accounting cycles and controls, including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report. It also oversees monthly financial statement preparation, interpretation, and presentation; monthly forecasting and annual planning; and commercial finance support for proposals, pricing, and profitability evaluations. The manager reports directly to the APi Elevator Chief Financial Officer and supervises and mentors two offshore resources: an Accountant and a Financial Analyst. The position works closely with APi Elevator’s Senior Leadership Team, operating company leaders, and APi Finance Leadership to ensure financial results are accurately reported, interpreted, acted upon, and aligned with business goals. This newly created position follows a recent acquisition and offers exposure to executive leadership, an opportunity to make an impact, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–7+ years of progressive experience across accounting and financial analysis.
Strong business partnering skills and a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, especially senior leadership.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills, including detailed financial analysis and complex financial modeling.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA.
Experience in elevator service, construction, or industrial services.
Familiarity with Salesforce or Certinia.

Responsibilities

Manage general ledger activities and timely month-end close processes, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, accrued liabilities, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
Complete or review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
Oversee cash receipt and invoice matching systems, driving automation and process improvements.
Lead SOX compliance and internal control development aligned with public company standards.
Lead financial analysis across the P&L and balance sheet, including revenue, cost of goods sold, gross margin, SG&A, operating income, net income, EBITDA, and cash flow measures.
Summarize monthly financial performance and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop detailed monthly P&L forecasts using insights from monthly results analysis.
Drive strategic and multi-year planning and the annual budget process, aligning organizational priorities, growth drivers, and resource availability.
Identify process improvement opportunities in financial analysis and reporting.
Support Sales and Operations teams with proposal generation, pricing, and profitability analysis.
Prepare and evaluate customer and line-of-business profitability to identify pricing and other necessary customer actions.
Advise APi Elevator’s Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders on revenue, profitability, cost controls, and financial risks.
Collaborate with operating company leadership to improve performance, identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements, and recommend corrective actions.
Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of analysis, forecasting, and annual planning through automation and standardization.
Supervise and mentor one offshore Accountant and one offshore Financial Analyst.