Region Controller

Securitas Security Services•Frederick, MD

2d•$165,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Directs Region financial controls and internal reporting. Develops forecasts, budgets and analyses. Assists line managers in achieving increased profitability, and in the interpretation and analysis of financial data. Ensures revenue accuracy and cost management. Provides reports on financial and performance measures on both a recurring and ad-hoc basis.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and a minimum of seven years progressively responsible business experience involving financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
Excellent skill in managing financial controls and reporting processes.
Skill in financial and operational analysis.
Strong understanding of service industry cost and profitability drivers.
Demonstrated knowledge accounting principles, and of legal and ethical business practices.
Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex business/financial data and develop solutions.
Excellent planning, organizing and leadership/supervisory skills.
Excellent verbal, written and executive presentation skills.
Strong customer and results orientation.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Ability to be an effective member of and lead complex project teams.
Ability to use financial systems and standard office applications software effectively.

Responsibilities

Directs Region financial controls and internal reporting; participates in the development of the annual Region business plan and budget.
Monitors progress against business objectives throughout the year; provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial data to report on progress of the Region and its profit centers compared to business plan targets.
Develops forecasts of revenue and expenses based on current and projected conditions; prepares forecast reports and submits to senior management.
Oversees and coordinates financial programs for funding new and continued operations in order to increase productivity and maximize profitability.
Interprets budgets and operating data for line management within the Region; advises management on matters such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Provides recurring and ad-hoc reports as required on financial and performance measures; analyzes and interprets financial and operating data for line management, including performance benchmark reporting, cost analyses, market niche reporting, profitability analyses, performance assessments, contract pricing analyses, wage analyses, and other reporting as required.
Analyzes and interprets trends; identifies and communicates loss trends; recommends corrective actions to stem immediate shortfalls while addressing long-term profitability issues.
Examines records of past and present operations; reviews historical cost data; reviews prior estimates against realized revenues; analyzes administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenue and expenses.
Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assignment.