Assistant Controller

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Clients include the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security, Energy, and Defense, as well as Fortune 500 companies, major public utilities, and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Inter-Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller will be a key leader within the accounting department, responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and internal controls for our large private security firm. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, optimizing financial processes, and providing strategic financial insights to support the company’s growth and profitability. This role requires a highly experienced and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and the financial intricacies of a service-based organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

· Manage and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

· Prepare detailed financial reports, analyses, and presentations for senior management, including manual preparation of cash flow.

· Oversee consolidation of international and domestic entities.

· Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.

Accounting Operations:

· Supervise and manage the day-to-day accounting operations, coordinating with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.

· Ensure proper reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

· Research accounting topics, draft technical accounting memos, and develop accounting processes to ensure financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and in line with industry standards

Internal Controls & Compliance:

· Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and other statutory requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems:

· Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

· Leverage and optimize the use of financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software).

· Lead or participate in finance-related system implementations or upgrades.

Team Leadership & Development:

· Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

· Manage a group of accountants remotely located across the US and Mexico

· Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth within the finance department.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· CPA designation is required.

· Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, with at least 3 years in a manager position for a large company.

· Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.

· Proven experience in developing and implementing strong internal controls.

· Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Certinia, NetSuite, or SAP).

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

· Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

· Needs to be able to roll up their sleeves and be a doer as well as a leader

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidation.

· Experience in the security services, professional services, or a similar service-based industry is highly preferred.

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