Corporate Controller

Summit Fire Protection•Mendota Heights, MN

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will play a key role in managing the health and integrity of the organization’s financial records and related systems. Reporting directly to the CFO, they will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including leading functional accounting areas like Accounts Payable and Receivables. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in a larger, $1B+ company, preferably with publicly traded stock and/or debt, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly evolving environment.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study, required.
CPA required.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
7+ years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
Public accounting, audit experience a plus, but time outside of public accounting required.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, Oracle and Salesforce a plus
Advanced MS Excel and data analytics (PowerBI, Oracle EPM & Smartview, SQL, or related)
Demonstrated/actionable AI implementation skills a plus
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Occasional travel required up to 10%.
Must be able to comply with Summit’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.
Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others.
The employee will be occasionally required to travel.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Public accounting, audit experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a diverse skills team, demonstrating appropriate decisiveness, resilience, and trust across the organization. This role sets the tone of the accounting team and needs to balance being the technical expert with leadership skills that empower the team to succeed.
Develop and manage a strong internal control environment that meets Sarbanes-Oxley level standards and supports ownership in key functional areas, while focusing on leveraging our investment in Oracle and Salesforce.
Lead the accounting team to streamline processes and controls, including establishing and maintaining accurate process narratives, flowcharts, and controls documentation.
Manage the monthly close, striving to reduce time to close by leveraging accurate, high-quality accruals and efficient process by appropriately structuring the team and workflows.
Manage the annual audit process to ensure successful delivery of an on-time, clean audit opinion supported by a complete and accurate set of books that adheres to GAAP, SEC Regulations, and internal company policies and procedures.
Manage other external reporting requirements in an efficient, timely manner to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.
Assist in developing monthly internal reporting package for leadership and investors that highlights key activities and trends in the business.
Partner with IT to assure proper ownership, understanding, and accuracy of key processes and interfaces between our core systems (Oracle, Salesforce, and related systems).
Advise leadership on all accounting related issues and be a change agent within the broader organization, setting the standard for removing barriers, efficient problem solving, and driving to results.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements, coupled with a desire to understand the business.
Demonstrated understanding of proper governance procedures as it relates to internal controls, policies and procedures, and software systems.
Data analytics skills, evidenced through an effective, operational understanding of data warehouse schemas and data interaction tools.