Assistant Corporate Controller

APi Group is a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries. We are driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. As our presence across the globe increases, we are striving to become the #1 people-first company in the world.

At APi Group, our purpose is clear: We Build Great Leaders.  We believe that everyone at APi is a Leader, and we provide leadership development programs across our businesses to facilitate growth. Our distinct leadership development culture creates an empowered, entrepreneurial atmosphere where our leaders can grow, thrive, and belong.

We are currently seeking a Assistant Corporate Controller this is a key leadership role that is responsible for leading and overseeing the Group accounting function of APi Group. The Assistant Corporate Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health and regulatory compliance of APi. This position involves managing day-to-day accounting operations at corporate headquarters, preparing financial reports, assisting in audits, and facilitating budget processes. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring accurate financial documentation, contributing to strategic decision-making alongside the Corporate Controller.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To include, but not limited to the following:

• Financial Reporting: Oversee and assist in the preparation and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements ensuring accuracy in accordance with U.S. GAAP, compliance with SEC regulations and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee corporate general ledger operations, manage reconciliations, and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Audit and Internal Controls: Oversee the SOX PMO function to ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of effective internal control procedures and processes across all financial operations. Lead coordination of internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the Group accounting team, providing coaching, feedback and performance evaluation while promoting a collaborative working environment and high professional standards.
• Budget Management: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure the company's strategic financial objectives are achieved.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for financial improvement and effective performance monitoring.
• M&A Support: Work closely with APi’s Corporate Development team in leading accounting due diligence efforts, coordinating third-party valuation specialist work, and managing the opening balance sheet work for strategic acquisitions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement financial systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong and constructive relationships with business leaders, external auditors, and other internal stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor and partner on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Operating Company Support: Partner with operating company and segment leaders to understand and enact changes to better support our field and branch leaders and allow them to drive value.
• Change Management: Stay abreast of new authoritative guidance, emerging trends and best practices in financial reporting and leverage relevant tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the Group accounting function and its value proposition.
• Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with all financial and tax regulations, staying abreast of updates in relevant legislation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited institution. A CPA designation (active or inactive) is required.
• Experience: 10 years of progressive and relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 8 years in a leadership role in a large and complex organization. Big 4 public accounting experience preferred, with exposure to industrial services and/or specialty contracting industries.
  
  

Competencies And Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial software and expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles. Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle and consolidation systems such as Hyperion or OneStream is a plus.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance.
• Analytical and Project Managements: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines and budgets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively and persuasively within all levels of the organization, and to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of effectively leading and developing a high-performance finance team.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work across various functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, to adapt to changing business needs and expectations, and to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
• Integrity: High ethical standards and integrity, with the ability to maintain objectivity, independence, and professional skepticism.
  
  

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed, both domestically and internationally.

Benefits And Compensation

This role will be based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $148,600 - $223,400 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family.  Some benefits include:

Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Access to corporate fitness center

Wellness Program

401K with employer match

Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Profit Sharing

Generous paid time off

Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.