Midwest Regional Controller

Zeus Fire & Security

Zeus Fire & Security was formed as a platform business to partner with and scale leading fire and security operators in premier markets. Since 2021 we’ve challenged the status quo of the security industry by leveraging our network to help well-established companies become more pronounced in the territories that they sit. Currently, we have 6 main hubs that sit on the east coast, in the Midwest, and across Hawaii, providing resources, technology and industry leadership. Through the support provided by Zeus, our hub companies can charter new waters, expand their markets, and dive into new sectors of business and technology. Our greatest strength (or Z-Factor, as we call it) is our people – ignite your career with Zeus and help us make a difference in the safety and security of communities across the nation.

Role Overview

The Regional Controller will be responsible for managing financial performance, job cost management, operational expenses, and reporting for the subsidiaries (“Hubs”) of Zeus Fire and Security located in the Midwest. The role will collaborate with Operations in the region to manage and communicate key financial performance. The Regional Controller will oversee Hub Controller teams that perform key activities such as job cost accounting and project billing, financial reporting, managing key metrics, and supporting the accounting and finance function with monthly close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing all job cost accounting in the regional subsidiaries: Project set up, Billing, Rate changes, Change Orders, Budget to Actual Variance.
• Managing and overseeing month-end reporting and preparation of management discussion & analysis based on variance analysis. Review actual vs. budget forecast variances and financial trends for projects and operating expenses.
• Partnering with Hub Presidents in the region, Corporate Finance and Operations Leadership to meet and exceed financial and operational goals and objectives.
• Preparing and communicating operational metrics and dashboard reporting, while driving continuous improvement.
• Ownership of annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the region.
• Leadership of Finance integration for acquisitions and infills in the region.
• Oversight of key company financial processes and controls governing cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, accruals, project reporting, revenue recognition, and other processes as required.
• Assisting Corporate Finance with the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to adhere to, GAAP with a specific focus on revenue recognition accounting standards including percentage-of-completion for construction contracts, lease accounting, and business combination accounting standards.

• Working with Senior Management and Corporate Development on M&A activities, including integrating accounting processes and business combination accounting.
• Supporting annual audits, tax filings, and other accounting projects.
• Leading the team’s engagement in the organization’s transformation initiative and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance-related positions, with at least 5 years of management experience.

• Oracle NetSuite experience preferred
• Experienced with communicating and presenting the financial results to all levels of the company, including senior executives.
• Ability to manage and influence teams and key stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a fast-paced team with a strategic mindset towards modernizing processes while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Track-record of improving systems and being part of a team that modernizes processes to drive a more efficient and scalable business model; ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage conflict and difficult conversations in a fast-paced environment.

EEOC Statement

Zeus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.