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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Detector Electronics LLC • Stamford, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Spectrum Safety Soultions :

With approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands, Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments. Carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024, Spectrum Safety Solutions is now a privately held company under the ownership of Sentinel Capital Partners.

About This Role :

Reporting to the Global Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for helping to steer the accounting activities for the business. The role requires a capable and highly determined individual with the desire to drive change and partner with key stakeholders of the business including the CEO, CFO, Controller, Treasurer, Directors of Tax and Financial Planning and the Divisional CFOs and their finance teams. You will have thorough knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies and procedures and finance, maintain integrity in financial reporting and help Spectrum’s management team generate exceptional outcomes for company stakeholders through excellent financial management. This position will be based at our international headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Help manage Spectrum’s geographically dispersed accounting teams, ensuring timely and accurate execution of accounting operations in compliance with US GAAP
  • Direct monthly financial consolidation processes and the preparation of consolidated financial statements
  • Ensure an effective and efficient monthly financial close and help manage a successful year-end audit
  • Develop, implement and maintain consistent accounting policies, financial controls and guidelines for reporting in compliance with US GAAP

Key Tasks :

  • Lead the monthly consolidation process, ensuring financial statements are completed in a timely basis in compliance with US GAAP, and oversee the monthly intercompany reconciliation process
  • Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues to be brought to the Controller’s and CFO's attention; support the Controller in all financial and accounting matters of the organization
  • Assist with the development, review and updating of standardized accounting policies, procedures, checklists and related documentation
  • Identify, recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency and internal controls to mitigate financial risks
  • Manage the corporate accounting team responsible for corporate entities and the US operations of Spectrum’s foreign businesses
  • Support the annual balance sheet review process; provide training and guidance to business unit teams on financial analysis, reconciliation and compliance best practices
  • Play a key role in the annual audit and ensure that all financial and accounting policies, practices and procedures are consistent with US GAAP; direct preparation of consolidated cash flow statement
  • Research and document accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
  • Assist with merger and acquisition activities and associated purchase accounting exercises
  • Serve as backup to the Controller or other accounting and financial functions as needed
  • Respond to various ad hoc data and accounting research requests
  • Key Traits :

  • Ensures a strong internal control environment; demonstrates and enforces full compliance to accounting rules and regulations in a candid, truthful and ethical manner
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; attention to detail
  • A team player who supports department-wide goals
  • Consistently performs at a high level and with a sense of urgency
  • Ability to manage time effectively; stays on task to achieve goals and objectives
  • Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and automation initiatives
  • Excellent leadership, collaboration and communication skills
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred
  • 8+ years of accounting and finance experience with global companies, including 3+ years accounting experience gained with a large international or US audit firm
  • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to IFRS preferred, and the ability to prepare consolidated financial statements and related notes
  • Experience with a financial consolidation package; strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Travel Requirements :

  • This position will require occasional travel to other company locations
  • We Offer :

  • A dynamic and internationally oriented work environment in a company with a strong growth strategy
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
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