Assistant Controller – Revenue, AI & Automation Lead

zeus-fire-and-security; Paoli (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller by overseeing revenue recognition, month-end close, and ERP-driven finance initiatives across multiple subsidiaries.

You will lead POC accounting for projects, manage intercompany setups, automate processes using AI tools, and partner with stakeholders to ensure US GAAP compliance and ASC 606 reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP with specific expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), percentage-of-completion for construction contracts, lease accounting, and business combination accounting.
• Strong Order-to-Cash (Quote-to-Cash) expertise and proven experience improving O2C processes.
• ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with process automation and using AI/automation tools to modernize accounting operations.
• Experience managing external auditors and operating within rigorous internal controls / SOX-like environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to present financial results clearly to senior leadership.
• Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization and leading teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute revenue recognition activities across Zeus, including percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based work and leased equipment accounting.
• Oversee system-driven and manual month-end revenue close processes, drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and automation.
• Own interim POC accounting processes for new acquisitions and support M&A accounting and integration tasks.
• Partner with regional/hub controllers and operations on job costing, project setup, billing, change orders, and balance-of-contract billing/cancellations.
• Review and approve new product and significant project setups (including intercompany and revenue-sharing structures).
• Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and procedures as product offerings and systems evolve; prepare ASC 606 disclosures and related financial statement reporting.
• Manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, and consolidated financial statement preparation across multiple subsidiaries; ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Oversee key financial processes and internal controls governing cash management, AR/AP, inventory, accruals, project reporting, and deferred revenue.
• Monitor and drive action based on daily operational metrics that impact financial results and revenue recognition.
• Manage interactions with external auditors on revenue accounting and related matters, support annual audits, tax filings, and other accounting projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; foster a best-in-class accounting function.
• Drive adoption of process automation and AI tools to eliminate manual work, improve auditability, and increase team capacity.
• Perform other Controller functions as required.

Skills

Revenue recognition

US GAAP

Leadership

Process automation

AI tools in finance

Communication

External auditors management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP implementation experience

SOX controls experience

Job description

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller by overseeing revenue recognition, month-end close, and ERP-driven finance initiatives across multiple subsidiaries.

You will lead POC accounting for projects, manage intercompany setups, automate processes using AI tools, and partner with stakeholders to ensure US GAAP compliance and ASC 606 reporting.