Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller will play a key role in managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, accounting, and reporting within your assigned Subsidiary. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly evolving environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervise staff (Senior Accountants) in the completion of and (personally complete assigned tasks) in all monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting closing procedures. Personally process complex or sensitive transactions.
• Maintain accurate and complete sets of records supporting all transactions in an organized manner and retained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare all required schedules and assist the Corporate Controller in managing all aspects of year end audit, as well as any other compulsory or required audits.
• Assist Corporate Controller in monitoring company-wide annual budget and provide monthly, quarterly and annual variance reports.

• Ensure accuracy of general ledger and data flowing into the general ledger from external sources (Salesforce, Compass, ADP, etc.).
• Provide support to Corporate Controller in all things relevant to your assigned Subsidiary, including having a deep knowledge of current monthly, quarterly, and yearly results.
• Assist staff and operations with streamlining processes and controls, including establishing and maintaining accurate process narratives, flowcharts, and controls documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully; however, in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications, and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study
• CPA or MBA a plus

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least four years of leadership and experience managing direct reports
• Public accounting, audit experience a plus, but time outside of public accounting required

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, advanced MS Excel skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Occasional travel required up to 20%.
• Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others. The employee will be occasionally required to travel.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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