About The Company
Zedcor and its subsidiaries provide technology-based security & surveillance services in North America to customers across various market segments. We are a young, ambitious company that lives by our guiding principles of being innovators and being trusted partners. With multiple locations Across the USA and Canada, supported by our centralized surveillance centers, we are looking to aggressively grow our Company to innovate for a safer tomorrow. For more information, check out www.zedcor.com.
Summary
Reporting to the CFO, and managing multiple accounting managers directly, you will provide financial guidance and manage day to day accounting for the Company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with the CFO all financial aspects of the company and all its subsidiaries including internal and external financial statement preparation, financial analysis, budgeting, payroll, A/P, A/R, project accounting, capital asset accounting as well as government filings. The Controller will also assist with maintaining and improving the control environment, driving financial process improvement, and assisting the CFO to maintain the budget process and adapt the budget process to the changing needs of the business.
Summary of tasks
- Eat, sleep, breathe Zedcor values of innovation, being a pioneer and being honest
- Planning, supervising, coordinating and improving all day to day operational accounting functions for the Company (AR, AP, revenue, capital accounting, inventory)
- Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, annual, AP aging, AR aging, and ad- hoc reports
- Assist with and ensure timely preparation of internal reporting package by branch; presentation of reporting package to branch managers and executives
- Coordinating activities of external auditors
- Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process.
- Prepare external annual and quarterly financial statements and notes in accordance with IFRS; ensure disclosure requirements for public companies are met
- Prepare external annual and quarterly MD&A
- Handle all aspects of year end audit with external auditors; keep informed of changes to accounting policies and help to assess impact on the business and financial statements
- Keep rolling forecast up to date on a monthly basis, assist CFO with developing and improving budget models and participate in yearly budget process/ quarterly forecasting
- Analyze accounting processes and investigate new technologies in order to improve and streamline accounting related processes for growth
- Work with cross-functional management to develop new processes and streamline current processes in order to ensure appropriate flow of information between departments
- Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including the design of the organizational structure and staffing model is adequate for achieving the departments goals and objectives
- Build, develop, lead, mentor and manage the accounting team while creating a collaborative environment with the rest of the organization
- Serve as a subject matter expert for ERP; work with CFO, executive team and outside consultants to enhance capabilities of the Company’s ERP system and help to determine how ERP system capabilities can be further utilized
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and skills
- Professional finance designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA/CFA) or MBA is preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience as a Controller, ideally in a small to medium sized business that is growing rapidly; 6-8 years total progressive accounting/ finance experience with Big 4 audit/ tax experience preferred
- 2 years’ experience working in a publicly traded company
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and ERP applications
- Experience in the design and implementation of financial and business processes/systems
- Demonstrated business acumen with a solid reputation as a key contributor to operational excellence
- Strong understanding of IFRS
- Track record of personal development to build professional and managerial skills
- Experience with strategic executive manager support, corporate planning, full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and corporate tax
- Demonstrated success as a senior level accounting/finance professional
- Knowledge of public company audits and reporting requirements, income taxes, financial reporting, IFRS accounting standards and tax requirements
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial software, internal controls, and project management
- A sense of urgency required to meet competing deadlines, handle workload and deliver project completion on time
- Data analysis and strong research skills
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers, problem solve and provide solutions
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Self Starter, driven and motivated to work independently with little oversight
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, results driven
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Accounting: 6 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77066: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person