Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller

Organization: System Integrations [SI]

Location: Nashville, TN 

Company Overview 

SI is a security integrator based in Lebanon, TN. Since 1992, they've delivered enterprise-grade security, IT, cabling, telephony, and two‑way radio solutions — all underpinned by a commitment to exceptional customer service and accountability.

Who We are Looking For

We seek a dynamic and entrepreneurial Accounting Professional to grow with us. We are looking for an experienced Controller to handle accounting operations of the Company, ensuring GAAP compliance and optimizing cash flow. Our environment is family centric, fast-paced and offers ample opportunity to grow and develop. This position requires an individual with a high level of initiative who will frequently exercise discretion and independent judgement.

This role requires a strong understanding of complex ERPs, financial processes, and the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance employees. The person hired will manage the finance and accounting functions of the business along with line management responsibilities of the function. The person will work in close partnership with the CEO of the business and support meeting organization-wide objectives. You will enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, get to know the business and operations, and build out the region's accounting department as the region grows.

Structure of the Position

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with a hybrid work schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete a monthly financial close within five business days, ensuring GAAP compliance for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and managing thorough reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts. 
• Lead efforts in cash flow management, achieving a variance of +/- 5%, meeting Cash Sweep targets, and optimizing net working capital, billing accuracy, and cost control. 
• Implement a strong internal culture of controls and compliance, ensuring tax compliance, supporting external audits, and ensuring seamless accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes. 
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis for the CEO and Finance leaders at Cobalt Service Partners, including managing project-level job costing, inventory controls, and annual reforecasts for industries like construction, field services, or systems integration. 
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting tools like Quickbooks, ServiceTitan and Sage Intacct, streamlining payroll and billing processes, and enhancing financial process efficiency within B2B field services. 
• Communicate regularly with the SI management team financial performance, business opportunities and challenges.
• Line management of the accounting and finance function of SI (3 employees), and strong collaboration with Client Services
• Assist with cross-functional areas of the business as needed.

Education & Skills

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business (Required)
• CPA/CMA certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in general ledger accounting, including some time spent in mid-sized privately held businesses, and/or exposure to B2B services.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in using Accounting and CRM Systems. Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with Percentage Of Completion accounting, inventory management and lease accounting a plus.

Attributes

• High integrity and pragmatic accounting expertise
• Creative strategic thinker, who can apply out of the box thinking to problem-solving and big picture concepts.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to work independently and be a Team Player to meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Strategic thinker who isn't afraid to be a working manager
• Strict confidentiality and professional maturity

Compensation 

Company will offer the selected candidate a competitive base salary plus the potential of annual bonus. The actual offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience.

Benefits We offer

Health Insurance- a competitive platform-wide health plan, including vision and dental

Retirement Plan: 401k with Company match

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Anonymous Company

Anonymous Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. We offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.