Sr Director Business Unit Accounting

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
• Lead corporate financial operations, including month-end and year-end close, consolidated financial statement preparation, corporate reporting, treasury, budgeting, and annual audit.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial data and reporting in alignment with GAAP, IFRS, and Bosch requirements.
• Optimize cash flow and working capital, manage banking /treasury relationships, and secure financing for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, lease accounting schedules, and corporate tax schedules.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with Finance leadership on strategic planning, M&A, internal controls, and staffing decisions.
• Support M&A activities, including acquisition transitions of accounting functions.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the Payroll, Commissions, and Project Labor Compliance teams responsible for accurate and timely payment, including Davis-Bacon, certified payroll, and subcontractor compliance.
• Maintain cross-functional partnerships
• Lead A/P Manager in managing daily accounts payable operations and ensuring compliance with Bosch policies. Review and approval of cash disbursements, including corporate and travel/expense credit card administration.
• Guide the Business License Manager with regard to licenses, permits, certifications management
• Direct the Tax team on multi-state sales tax reporting, audits, and compliance
   

• Risk & Compliance: Manage financial risk, implement/maintain robust risk management-oriented process landscape in conjunction with ICS, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements, state/local business licensing, contractor licensing, and professional registrations for multi-state operations.
• Process & System Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance financial processes, controls, and systems. Implement best practices to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in full cycle finance and accounting of which +5 years in the construction industry preferably at a systems integration, construction, or technology company with responsibility for corporate accounting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Certifications: CPA certification or MBA degree
• Strategic Acumen: Proven experience as a strategic business partner, with a track record of driving financial performance and growth.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP and corporate finance principles.
• Systems Integration Knowledge: Deep understanding of project-based accounting, job costing, and the financial life cycle of complex systems integration projects.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a history of building and managing high-performing finance teams and able to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in financial planning software, ERP systems (e.g., D365, COINS, SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel modeling and other business intelligence tools ( e.g. Floqast)
• In-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience: Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and post-merger integration in a Systems Integration Company
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

• Experience in security systems integration space, construction, or a related project-based industry is a strong advantage.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

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