Assistant Controller at Zeus Fire and Security in Paoli, PA

Role Overview

The Assistant Controller will support the Corporate Controller by focusing on change management in accounting and finance driven by a major ERP implementation, planned acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. This role will manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries with emphasis on executing and providing oversight for revenue recognition, process automation, and AI strategy. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the company’s ERP implementation and M&A integration, ensuring changes are made in a controlled manner and delivering best-in-class accounting support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute revenue recognition activities across Zeus, including percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for project-based work and leased equipment accounting.
• Oversee NetSuite-based and manual month-end revenue close processes, drive improvements in speed, accuracy, and automation.
• Review and approve new product and significant project setups (including intercompany and revenue-sharing structures).
• Own interim POC accounting processes for new acquisitions and support M&A accounting and integration tasks.
• Oversee pricing and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) actions and review related accounting impacts.
• Partner with regional/hub controllers and operations on job costing, project setup, billing, change orders, and balance-of-contract billing/cancellations.
• Monitor and drive action based on daily operational metrics that impact financial results and revenue recognition.
• Execute monthly/quarterly/annual Proof of Cash for financial statement and audit preparation.
• Periodically perform internal audits of the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle and identify control/process improvements.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Experience with NetSuite (or similar ERP) revenue modules and close 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.

EEOC Statement

Zeus 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.