Senior Finance Manager Project Controller
Senior Finance Manager Project Controller
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Job Description
About Us:
Elevated is the fastest growing independent elevator service provider in the US. We provide elevator maintenance repair and modernization services operating in 58 markets across 22 states and we are poised for significant growth through our commitment to safety quality and customer satisfaction drives our operations as we continue to elevate the experience for everyone involved. Elevated was recently acquired by APi Group (NYSE APG) a $7B annual revenue publicly traded company marketleading provider of business solutions safety and specialty services. At APi Group we live our enduring purpose to Build Great Leaders.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Finance ManagerProject Controller to manage all aspects of our project/job accounting forecasting & reporting for both cost capture & revenue recognition. This role will report to our VP of Finance. Our Project Controller will focus on construction in progress/work in progress (WIP) accounting revenue & cost forecasting and business partnering ensuring compliance with SarbanesOxley (SOX) regulations. This role will work closely with project managers operations teams and our senior leadership to ensure financial performance is accurately tracked reported and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in WIP accounting financial forecasting and business partnering with an understanding of SOX compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
WIP Revenue & Cost Forecasting:
- Lead the financial forecasting process for WIP projects ensuring accurate and timely projections of project revenue costs and profitability
- Manage the ongoing tracking and analysis of WIP projects ensuring that cost estimates revenue recognition and project margins are aligned with company goals
- Partner with project managers and operational teams to monitor and update project financials ensuring that variances are understood and addressed in a timely manner
- Analyze financial performance for individual projects and report key financial metrics such as gross margins project profitability and cost variances
- Conduct postproject reviews to assess the accuracy of forecasts lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities for future projects
- Provide indepth analysis to support decisionmaking related to resource allocation project prioritization and operational improvements
- Job Accounting & Project Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the accounting for individual projects including tracking project costs progress billings revenue recognition and the treatment of expenses in accordance with GAAP
- Prepare detailed financial reports for individual projects and business units providing insights into financial performance risks and opportunities
- Ensure accurate reporting of WIPrelated financial data in the companys general ledger including WIP billings and cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Ensure that all WIP project accounting processes are compliant with SarbanesOxley (SOX) requirements including maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting and operational procedures
- Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to facilitate SOX testing and ensure that controls are adequately documented and operating effectively
- Business Partnering & CrossFunctional Collaboration:
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to project managers senior leadership and other departments providing strategic insights and recommendations on project profitability cost controls and financial risks
- Collaborate with operational teams to drive project performance identifying costsaving opportunities process improvements and corrective actions where necessary
- Assist in the development of budgets forecasts and financial plans for WIP projects ensuring alignment with broader company financial goals
- Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project accounting and forecasting processes driving automation and standardization where possible
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related degree; CPA or MBA preferred
- 710 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial management with demonstrated experience in construction in progress/work in progress accounting revenue recognition & cost forecasting
- Industry experience with elevator service construction or industrial services
- Strong business partnering skills with a proven ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams including project managers operations and senior leadership
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform detailed financial analysis and create complex financial models
- Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders
- Proficiency in accounting software & ERP systems; familiarity with Financial Force (Certinia) / Salesforce is a plus
- Solid understanding of SarbanesOxley (SOX) compliance and internal control frameworks with experience implementing and maintaining SOX controls
Why Join Us
This is a newly created position due to our recent acquisition providing significant opportunities for career growth. As part of APi Group a leader in life safety security monitoring and specialty services we are committed to investing in teammate development and unlocking leadership potential within every team member.
Work Environment and Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule: Onsite Tuesday through Thursday in Tampa office; remote flexibility on Monday and Friday
- Competitive benefits
- Collaborative dynamic and growthfocused culture
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing publiclytraded company
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
