Controller; CPA

Position Overview

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Oliver Fire Protection & Security is seeking a proactive Controller to lead the accounting function of our growing, project-based organization. This strategic role will be a strong contributor to our growth and profitability. You are responsible for the day‑to‑day oversight of accounting, financial reporting, tax, and internal controls, while also playing a meaningful role in budgeting, financial planning, and business analysis.

This is a hands‑on leadership role well‑suited for a CPA with public accounting experience who is comfortable owning details while also thinking about the bigger picture.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, job costing, revenue recognition, and monthly close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with all bank covenants
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with multi‑entity and multi‑state accounting requirements
• Continuously improve the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reporting processes

• Manage all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, franchise, and other required filings
• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure tax filings are accurate, timely, and well‑documented
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance, as applicable

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate inputs from department leaders
• Prepare forecasts and financial models to support planning and operational decisions
• Analyze budget‑to‑actual results and explain key drivers and variances
• Support reviews of project profitability, margin analysis, labor utilization, and operational performance
• Provide clear, practical financial insights to management and leadership

• Serve as the primary owner of the company’s accounting and ERP systems
• Use technology and automation to improve reporting, reconciliations, and data accuracy
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and management reports used by leaders to enhance business decisions
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve access to financial information

• Support acquisition activity, including financial due diligence and deal analysis
• Assist with post‑acquisition integration of accounting processes, reporting controls, and systems
• Ensure acquired entities are timely and accurately incorporated into financial reporting and compliance

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Maintain a hands‑on approach while setting clear expectations and accountability
• Partner with the CFO and operational leaders to support sound financial and business decisions

• 5 years in a management position leading a team
• Active CPA license
• Strong technical accounting background with thorough knowledge of GAAP
• Public accounting experience with exposure to audit and tax
• Experience managing multi‑entity and multi‑state accounting and tax requirements
• Proven ability to produce accurate, timely financial statements
• Solid financial analysis skills and demonstrated ability to explain results clearly
• Effective working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and accountable

• Experience in fire protection, construction, or specialty contracting
• Viewpoint Spectrum ERP experience
• ERP implementation or system optimization experience
• Knowledge of state and local sales and use tax
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions and post‑acquisition integration

Oliver Fire Protection offers a competitive compensation package including salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, profit‑sharing program.

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