Regional Financial Controller

Allied Universal Security•Conshohocken, PA

33d

About The Position

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Allied Universal is hiring a Regional Financial Controller. The Controller position is chartered with financial business partnership to the northeast region. In this role, the Controller will serve as a trusted advisor to management teams on items such as monthly operating results and opportunity identification aimed at increasing revenue, improving profitability, and cash flow performance. Key functions include close facilitation, business analysis, budgeting / forecasting, and cash acceleration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related subject
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a financial support role with a strong emphasis on reporting and analysis
Direct experience working as a business partner to senior operations management
Results and action focused; demonstrated ability to drive performance and get things done
Demonstrated ability of proactive initiative: i.e., opportunity identification that yielded favorable financial returns, process improvement, etc.
Demonstrated problem solving, confidence and decision-making ability to manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines using analytical capabilities
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to effectively document and report important information with all levels of the organization
Ability to motivate and develop a team and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
Strong technical proficiency; expertise in Microsoft Excel with ability to quickly adapt to different financial reporting and ERP platforms
Strong analytical, project management, presentation and follow through skills
Dedication to high quality customer service delivery and integrity through proven client and customer relationships
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment while also working in a team oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgement and discretion

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's degree in Business Administration
Experience in outsourced managed services business or high-volume customer focused organization

Responsibilities

Monthly financial closings, inclusive of customer / job financial performance analysis
Analyze and report on customer rate increase initiatives
Develop budget and forecasts
Drive management of markup economics (pay and bill rate management)
Partner with Regional President on business performance, strategy, management, and controls
Provide assessment of risks and opportunities to management based on analysis and interpretation of operational and financial statistics and metrics
Provide analytical support to Corporate Pricing group and Sales team related to deal pricing and proformas
Prepare and coordinate periodic operating reviews
Lead and monitor cash flow management, drive improvement in DSOs and past due reduction
Support, drive and leverage best practices to enhance operational efficiency and profitability
Interpret accounting practices and maintain effective internal controls pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley and Allied Universal policies and procedures; perform formal and informal financial audits
Support Regional Presidents, RVPs, and Branch Managers to achieve local and regional financial and human capital scorecard objectives
Direct compliance reports to the Regional Presidents

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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