Accounting Manager

Zeus-Fire-and-Security-1; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PASS Fire and Security in the Midwest seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial performance, job cost management, and reporting for the regional hub. You will lead local accounting, billing, payables and collections and partner with Operations to drive performance.

You will manage month-end close, variance analysis, dashboards, audits and tax filings, and support corporate finance on M&A activities. A CPA and 7+ years in accounting with 3+ in management are preferred, Oracle NetSuite exp

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in management.
• Experience communicating financial results to senior executives.
• Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key financial processes: cash management, AR, AP, inventory, accruals, project reporting, revenue recognition.
• Manage and oversee job cost accounting for regional subsidiaries: project setup, billing, rate changes, change orders, budget-to-actual variance.
• Lead month-end close, variance analysis, and management reporting; develop dashboards and actionable insights.
• Support corporate finance with month-end/year-end close and audits; assist with tax filings.
• Lead or participate in M&A accounting integration and regional finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

GAAP

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

About PASS Fire and Security

PASS Fire and Security is a trusted provider of advanced electronic security solutions for businesses, homes and institutions across St. Louis and the Midwest. With over 50 years of experience, PASS specializes in the design, installation, and support of integrated systems including video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarms, camera systems, access control, and 24/7 monitoring. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative, code-compliant security solutions to protect your People, Property and Profits. PASS Fire and Security is a proud to be a part of Zeus Fire and Security.

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing financial performance, job cost management, operational expenses, and reporting for one 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 Accounting Manager will oversee local accounting, billing, payable and collections 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

• Oversight and management 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.
• 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 supporting preparation of management discussion & analysis based on variance analysis. Review actual vs. budget forecast variances and financial trends for projects and operating expenses.
• Assisting Corporate Finance with the month-end and year-end close processes.
• 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.

• Supporting annual audits, tax filings, and other accounting projects,

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

• Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the region.
• Supporting finance integration for acquisitions and infills in the region.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance-related positions, with at least 3 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

PASS 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.