Assistant Controller

Zeus Fire and Security•Paoli, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will support the Corporate Controller by focusing on change management in accounting and finance driven by ERP migrations, planned acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. This role will manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries with emphasis on executing and providing oversight for revenue recognition, process automation, and AI strategy, ensuring changes are made in a controlled manner and delivering best-in-class accounting support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
Minimum 10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP with specific expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), percentage-of-completion for construction contracts, lease accounting, and business combination accounting.
Strong Order-to-Cash (Quote-to-Cash) expertise and proven experience improving O2C processes.
Experience managing external auditors and operating within rigorous internal controls / SOX-like environments.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to present financial results clearly to senior leadership.
Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization and leading teams through change.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
ERP implementation experience is a plus.
Demonstrated experience with process automation and using AI/automation tools to modernize accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute revenue recognition activities across Zeus, including percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for project-based work and leased equipment accounting.
Oversee system-driven and manual month-end revenue close processes, drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and automation.
Own interim POC accounting processes for new acquisitions and support M&A accounting and integration tasks.
Partner with regional/hub controllers and operations on job costing, project setup, billing, change orders, and balance-of-contract billing/cancellations.
Review and approve new product and significant project setups (including intercompany and revenue-sharing structures).
Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures as product offerings and systems evolve; prepare ASC 606 disclosures and related financial statement reporting.
Manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, and consolidated financial statement preparation across multiple subsidiaries; ensure US GAAP compliance.
Oversee key financial processes and internal controls governing cash management, AR/AP, inventory, accruals, project reporting, and deferred revenue.
Monitor and drive action based on daily operational metrics that impact financial results and revenue recognition.
Manage interactions with external auditors on revenue accounting and related matters, support annual audits, tax filings, and other accounting projects.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; foster a best-in-class accounting function.
Drive adoption of process automation and AI tools to eliminate manual work, improve auditability, and increase team capacity.
Perform other Controller functions as required.