Allied Universal® Risk Advisory and Consulting Services, North America’s leading specialized risk and threat assessment, prevention, intelligence, and investigative practices provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time risk advisory jobs and consulting jobs!Allied Universal® is hiring a Controller. The Controller is responsible for the overall management of all accounting systems, policies, and practices for Business Units owned by Allied Universal. The Controller will manage a team of employees responsible for the accounting practices including general ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bookings desk, and contract administration. The Controller will communicate at all levels of the organization, including having dialogue with Senior Finance personnel at Allied Universal monthly.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishes functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Accurately and timely manage the company’s monthly close process for the business units by working with corporate resources and driving efficiency and standardization in the accounting group
Manage the AP functions and provides oversight to the A/R and Billing Manager
Oversee cost and revenue accruals and deferrals
Manage cash position including status of billings and collections, bank reconciliations, and all banking and treasury matters
Provide support and be heavily involved in company performance discussions
Oversee and ensure proper accounting for overhead charges and allocations, customer financing, and all adjustments and reclassifications
Oversee and provide support for internal and external audits
Closely monitor key metrics (DSO, DPO, Net Billings, Invoice Volume) and communicates with senior leadership on status of the accounting operation
Serve as a liaison to newly acquired entities to facilitate the integration of legacy systems into the consolidated shared services model
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of company’s financial audit requests from the parent company (Allied Universal) and serves as the key point of contact representing the Division with Allied Universal’s external auditors
Design and maintain ad hoc reporting as needed by the organization
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's Degree in Business (MBA), or related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a role of increasing responsibility in accounting and finance
Prior experience in a management/supervisory role, preferably in a corporate finance setting
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage competing deadlines
Professional, articulate, and able to use excellent independent judgment and discretion
Proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence
Outstanding oral and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Mergers and Acquisitions experience
SAP experience
#LI-JS2Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.comIf you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .Location: United States-California-IrvineJob Category: Accounting and Finance
