Controller / Accounting Manager

Rippling

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Collection Agency, Construction, Credit Cards, Credit and Collections, Depreciation, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fire Alarm, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Gross Margin, Home Security System, Income Statements, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Liens, NetSuite ERP, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Sales, Surveillance, System Integration (SI)
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
Today

Our customer's protection is our priority. That philosophy has led to exponential growth since we were founded in 2010. Corey Varden, Owner/CEO, started the company to help fill a need he saw to provide superior security options for businesses at a competitive price. Our core business consists of creating custom-designed security solutions for our customers. We install, maintain, monitor, and inspect a wide range of integrated building protection systems, including access control, video camera surveillance, fire alarms, and burglar alarms. We prioritize service after the sale because we want to ensure our security solutions exceed our customer's expectations, not just for today, but for years to come.Purpose of PositionThe Controller is responsible for the financial operations of CRV Surveillance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, accounts receivable collections, accounts payable processing, job costing, and month-end close. This role serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and is expected to provide financial insights and recommendations that support company growth and profitability.The Controller will own the accounting function and partner with Operations, Sales, Project Management, and Executive Leadership to improve financial performance.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly financial statements by the 10th business day of each monthMaintain accurate Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow reportingPerform month-end and year-end close proceduresReconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and lines of creditReview and post journal entriesMaintain fixed asset and depreciation schedulesCash Flow ManagementProduce weekly cash flow forecastsMonitor bank balances, LOC utilization, and debt obligationsProvide 13-week cash flow projectionsIdentify cash flow risks and recommend solutionsAccounts ReceivableOversee billing and collections processesMonitor aging reports weeklyCoordinate collection efforts with project managers and leadershipReduce DSO and improve cash collectionsManage lien notices and collection agency coordination when necessaryWork with PMs to identify budget overrunsAnalyze labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costsProvide project profitability reportingReview WIP reportingAnalyze revenue and gross margin trendsTrack KPIs by departmentAssist with annual budgeting and forecastingDevelop dashboards and reporting metricsLeadershipAttend Executive Leadership Team meetingsPresent financial results and recommendationsManage accounting processes and future accounting staffAssist with process improvements and system implementationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years accounting experienceExperience managing month-end closeStrong understanding of GAAPExperience with construction, service, security, or project-based businessesAdvanced Excel skillsExperience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or ERP systemsPreferred QualificationsCPA preferred but not requiredExperience with job costingExperience with multi-location service businessesExperience with Bill.com, Divvy, and payroll systemsSuccess MetricsWithin 90 DaysMonth-end close completed by 10th business dayAR aging reviewed weeklyCash flow forecast implementedFinancial statements presented to ELT monthlyWithin 6 MonthsClose completed by 5th business dayAccurate project profitability reportingWeekly KPI dashboard implementedImproved AR collections and cash flow visibility#J-18808-Ljbffr

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