Job Description

Fire Protection Services is a locally owned and operated company whose primary focus is conducting inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire and life safety equipment for commercial customers. As the Controller, your main responsibilities are to develop and oversee all financial management systems, policies, and procedures, and to analyze data for the leadership team. You will be communicating and working closely with customers, vendors and all
teammates to provide excellent customer service and help keep our business operating smoothly.

You must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as your role will require you to be firm
and flexible at the same time. You must be able to work with individuals within all levels of the
organization. You must be able to support the Company’s strategy and uphold our Core Values of
Integrity, Always Improving, Collaboration, Accountable, Service Excellence and Pleasant. The ability to
work independently while also serving as a dependable member of the Team is a must. Your responsibilities and include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the Company’s overall day-to-day financial operations, including the direct management of on site and virtual personnel.
• Oversee the month-end close process related to the operations of the Company.
• Maintain continuous and effective lines of communication, keeping leadership informed of critical issues.
• Manage bank accounts, reconciliations, and cash flow as appropriate.
• Implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards and procedures.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and price increase initiatives.
• Provide analytical support to the leadership team.
• Process tax returns for the organization.
• Provide oversight for accurate and timely payments.
• Manage all purchasing functions, including maintaining and controlling appropriate inventory, PO processing, driving cost saving initiatives and all other purchasing responsibilities.
• Work closely with the Collections team to minimize DSO.
• Process weekly payroll, including expense reimbursement.
• Oversee expenditure approval.
• Watch for anomalies in billing to identify potential cost savings.
• Manage other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or similar financial certification. preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience demonstrating proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite).
• Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting financial data and identifying trends.
• Thorough understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive PTO
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match

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