Accounting & Finance Mgr

APi Elevator is the fastest growing independent elevator service provider in the US. We provide elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services, operating in 58 markets across 22 states and we are poised for significant growth through our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction which drives our vision to elevate the experience for everyone involved. Elevated was recently acquired by APi Group (NYSE APG), a $9B annual revenue, publicly traded company, market-leading provider of business solutions, safety, and specialty services. At APi Group, we live our enduring purpose to Build Great Leaders.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to perform all aspects of our accounting & finance efforts for one of our operating companies. This role will lead all accounting & finance interactions across the operating company. Accounting efforts will include owning, overseeing, and establishing controls & processes around all accounting cycles for an operating company including Procure-to-Pay (PTP – vendor management, purchase orders, accounts payable, etc.), Order-to-Cash (OTC – customer management, billing, revenue recognition, collections, etc.), and Record-to-Report (RTR – ledger/account management, journal entries, monthly close, financial statement preparation, etc.). Finance ownership will include monthly financial statement preparation, interpretation, and presentation to all levels of leadership, preparation & presentation of monthly operating company forecast & annual plan, and commercial finance support for customer & line of business proposal, pricing, & profitability evaluation.

This role will report directly to APi Elevator Chief Financial Officer and supervise & mentor two offshore resources – One Accountant & one Financial Analyst. This role will work closely with our APi Elevator Senior Leadership Team, all levels of operating company leadership & organization, and APi Finance Leadership to ensure financial results are accurately reported, interpreted, actioned upon, and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in accounting & controls and background in financial statement analysis & interpretation, financial forecasting, annual budgeting, and business partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Controls
• Manage general ledger activities, ensuring timely month-end close processes – Primary areas include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, various accrued liabilities, and percentage of completion revenue recognition
• Complete &/or review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Oversee cash receipt and invoice matching systems, driving automation and process improvements
• Lead efforts in SOX compliance and internal control development, aligned with public company standards
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead financial analysis across all lines of P&L and Balance Sheet from Revenues, Cost of Goods Sold/Gross Margin, Selling General & Administrative (SG&A) costs, to various profit & cash flow measures (Operating Income, Net Income, Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation, & Amortization (EBITDA), etc.), including multiple lenses (ongoing & adjusted for non-recurring items)
• Summarize this monthly performance and analysis concisely for multiple internal & external stakeholders
• Develop detailed monthly P&L forecast leveraging knowledge & insights gained from monthly results analysis & interpretation
• Annual budget process starts with driving strategic/multi-year planning effort aligning organizational priorities, growth drivers (organic & inorganic/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)), resource availability, etc
• Identify process improvement opportunities around analyses & reporting
3. Commercial Finance Support
• Support Sales & Operations teams in proposal generation with pricing & profitability analysis
• Drive ongoing preparation & evaluation of customer & line of business profitability to identify pricing & other customer necessary actions
4. Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to APi Elevator Senior Leadership Team & other stakeholders by providing strategic insights and recommendations on Revenue, profitability, cost controls, and financial risks
• Collaborate with operating company leadership team to drive performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and corrective actions where necessary
• Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of analyses, forecasting, and annual planning, driving automation & standardization where possible

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree; CPA or MBA preferred
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience across both accounting and financial analysis
• Strong business partnering skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, especially with senior leadership
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform detailed financial analysis and create complex financial models
• Industry experience with elevator service, construction, or industrial services is a plus
• Proficiency in accounting software & ERP systems; familiarity with Salesforce/Certinia is a plus

Why Join Us?

This is a newly created position due to a recent acquisition – This isa strategic finance leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership, a dramatic opportunity to make an impact, and providing significant opportunities for career growth. As part of APi Group, a leader in life safety, security monitoring, and specialty services, we are committed to investing in teammate development and unlocking leadership potential within every team member.