Controller

Description

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Atlantic Emergency Solutions is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Controller to provide leadership and oversight of the company's daily accounting and financial operations.

At Atlantic Emergency Solutions and Atlantic Heavy Duty, our employees support organizations that provide and service fire trucks, ambulances, refuse vehicles, and equipment that our customers rely on every day. We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our Accounting & Finance Team and provide support across both companies and multiple locations.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time, in-office position, in Yorktown, VA
• Paid holidays, no waiting period
• Occasional travel to company locations and other business-related events

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary benefit options

Work Environment:

• Friendly, laid-back environment with a supportive team
• Regular interaction with employees, managers, and leadership across multiple locations
• Environment where teamwork, communication, and building strong relationships are important

Key Job Duties: 

• Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Prepare, enter, review, and approve daily accounting journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Maintain oversight of general ledger accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and financial adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company accounting policies, and established financial procedures.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and implement necessary updates to financial reporting practices.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Manage ongoing financial forecasting and analyze variances between actual performance and established budgets.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership to identify opportunities for improved profitability and cost management.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight of daily accounting and finance department operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve productivity, and leverage financial technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting and financial management experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Demonstrated experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of customer credit management, fixed assets, depreciation, and inventory accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience working with accounting and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professional accountability.

Who does well here:

• People who are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Team players who can also work independently and use good judgment
• People who can adjust when priorities change and are willing to step in where needed

Work environment and physical demands

• This position primarily works in an office environment and requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer
• The role requires regular communication by phone, email, video conference, and in person
• Occasional travel to company locations and other business-related events may be required
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Atlantic Emergency Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.