Corporate Controller

Zeus Fire and Security•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Corporate Controller reports directly to the Deputy CFO and oversees Zeus Fire and Security’s accounting and financial reporting operations, including general ledger accounting, tax, accounts receivable, inventory, job costing, and internal controls. The role is responsible for consolidated financial statements and the organization’s overall control environment and financial reporting. The Controller directly leads corporate accounting, shared services, and regional controllership, and partners with Hub Presidents and local accounting resources to maintain a consistent, well-controlled financial environment across every Hub. The position also contributes to executive leadership and company-wide transformation and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Significant knowledge of GAAP.
Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
10–15+ years of progressive financial and accounting leadership experience in similar-sized organizations.
Ability to lead a fast-paced team with a strategic mindset toward modernizing processes while maintaining strong financial controls.
Experience with management reporting for a private-equity-backed organization.
Experience in an acquisitive, multi-site environment integrating acquired businesses.
Experience capturing, analyzing, and proactively delivering financial data and insights to maximize strategic decision-making.
Experience communicating and presenting company financial performance and leading indicators to all levels, including C-level executives.
Ability to multitask, navigate 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.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
CPA.
ERP implementation or conversion experience.
Fire and life safety, security, construction, or field services industry experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit, manage, and develop a best-in-class corporate accounting department.
Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting.
Lead the monthly close and multi-entity consolidation process, including intercompany accounting, and work toward a shorter, standardized close calendar across all Hubs.
Oversee accounting operations and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with US GAAP.
Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
Automate current processes to improve efficiency.
Manage the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, tax advisors, and valuation firms; oversee tax compliance in partnership with outside advisors.
Collaborate with and contribute to the Executive Leadership Team to improve overall company performance.
Serve as the Company's technical accounting expert and update the Audit Committee and Senior Management on accounting rule changes and their business impact.
Work with Senior Management and Corporate Development on M&A integration activities, including opening balance sheet accounting and third-party valuations.
Partner with and sponsor cross-functional committees supporting the organization's transformation and other strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.