Accounting Supervisor

We are currently seeking a results-oriented Accounting Supervisor to optimize our financial operations and drive strategic value. The Accounting Supervisor will supervise a high-performing team and leverage technology to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate financial information. This individual will be a key partner to the Corporate Controller and Branch Leader.

Detailed Description

At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own, lead and manage the branch operational accounting team, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and AP.
• Supervise the operational accounting team at Boynton Beach location.
• Act as a working supervisor to help manage workload imbalances across the team.
• Document processes and promote cross-training among the team.
• Partner with Branch Leadership to ensure proper cash management.
• Automate processes and develop best practices, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Utilize and optimize the capabilities of the ERP system (ACT/Q360) for efficient accounts receivable and cash collection processes.
• Prepare and review accounts receivable aging reports weekly and other financial reports as needed.
• Support measurement of departmental performance through data, metrics and KPI’s.
• Improve key metrics such as DSO, % of Aged AR, Past Due Collections, and Time to Invoice.
• Improve key metrics such as DPO.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for skill development.
• Lead departmental projects and other tasks as assigned.
• Helps improve cash flow and reduce bad debt expense.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
• In-office position at the Boynton Beach, FL location.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive operational accounting experience, including: accounts receivable, collections, cash application, credit, invoicing, and AP, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• B.S. in Accounting, Finance or equivalent with a GPA of 3.25 .
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• High attention to details and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Managed 5 staff members
• Managed geographically dispersed team
• Previous experience in the fire safety or construction fields
• Experience with POC/WIP accounting

Compensation $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The Team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.