Senior Controller: Revenue Recognition & AI-Driven Finance

Zeus Fire and Security; Willistown Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Fire and Security in Willistown Township, PA seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller on complex accounting initiatives, ERP migrations, acquisitions, and strategic projects, ensuring controlled changes and accurate reporting.

The role oversees revenue recognition, month-end close, internal controls, and AI-driven process improvements, coordinating with regional teams and external auditors to deliver compliant US GAAP statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance with 5+ years in supervisory role.
• Deep US GAAP expertise including ASC 606, POC for construction, lease and business combinations.
• Strong Order-to-Cash experience and process improvements.
• ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Experience with process automation and AI tools in accounting.
• Experience with external auditors and SOX-like controls.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue recognition activities across Zeus including POC for project-based work.
• Oversee month-end close and automation efforts to improve speed and accuracy.
• Manage interim POC processes for acquisitions and support M&A accounting.
• Collaborate with controllers and operations on job costing, billing, and changes.
• Review and approve new product and project setups, including intercompany structures.
• Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies and ASC 606 disclosures.
• Manage general ledger, month-end close, and consolidated statements in US GAAP.
• Oversee cash management, AR/AP, inventory, accruals, and project reporting.
• Monitor daily metrics and drive actions impacting financial results.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audits and tax filings.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; promote best-in-class function.
• Drive adoption of process automation and AI tools.

Skills

Revenue recognition

US GAAP

ASC 606

POC (percent-of-completion)

SOX/internal controls

Team leadership

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Auditing experience

Process automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Zeus Fire and Security in Willistown Township, PA seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller on complex accounting initiatives, ERP migrations, acquisitions, and strategic projects, ensuring controlled changes and accurate reporting.

The role oversees revenue recognition, month-end close, internal controls, and AI-driven process improvements, coordinating with regional teams and external auditors to deliver compliant US GAAP statements.