Controller
About Pro-Vigil:Pro-Vigil is the nation’s fastest growing provider of remote video monitoring with a mission to disrupt the traditional security industry with innovation through automated remote surveillance services. A private equity backed organization with global operations, Pro-Vigil provides peace of mind to thousands of customers across the U.S. The Role:We are searching for a Controller responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of Pro-Vigil’s Accounting function. Pro-Vigil’s revenue model is centered on complex, multi-year professional service contracts that include implementation, managed surveillance, and specialized advisory, necessitating deep expertise in long-term ASC 606 revenue recognition.
This is a highly visible role that will have a unique opportunity to build a best-in-class Accounting function at a fast-growing company with national service coverage and global operations. You will play a leadership role in shaping our financial strategy — architecting visibility into performance, systems automation, and the implementation of a comprehensive set of controls to ensure that reported results comply with accounting principles. The role requires someone who is highly analytical and strategic, a great communicator, approaches problems in a structured manner, and is comfortable with ambiguity.
This is a roll up your sleeves type of role that will provide substantial exposure across the company, the opportunity to focus on a number of high-priority business issues and have exposure to every facet of the business. This position will be based out of the company’s San Antonio HQ.This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer.Your Responsibilities:
- Build a high-performance accounting team, with a focus on hiring, training, and mentorship
- Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
- Manage and maintain the integrity of the consolidated global balance sheet and general ledger, including overseeing multi-currency consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
- Oversee the global monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate accounting in accordance with GAAP
- Accountable to ensure consistent compliance with corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP
- Full annual audit management
- Deliver comprehensive and timely financial reports, KPIs, and dashboards to the CFO, CEO, and Private Equity sponsor, focusing on operational metrics critical to the investment thesis (e.g., EBITDA, margin analysis, utilization rates)
- Oversee and enhance working capital management, including collections, accounts payable, and payroll, with a critical focus on optimizing cash flow.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, processes, and guidelines
- Provide support for the annual budgeting and planning process
- Deliver accurate and timely results reporting to management and the Board of Directors
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Project Management teams to review complex customer contracts to ensure appropriate identification of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition.
- Leverage technology to build scalable/sustainable processes to create efficiencies, streamline accounting operations, and improve employee experience
- Maintain and enforce global accounting policies, with a critical focus on ASC 606 application, to ensure consistency across all operating territories.
- Subject matter expert to make decisions, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest level of standards for completeness and accuracy
What We’re Looking For:
- An ability to distill complex business issues into structured frameworks and develop concrete action plans.
- Bachelors in Accounting.
- Licensed CPA or MBA is strongly desired.
- 3+ years of ASC 606 management experience.
- 3+ years of managing a team of at least 5 people (direct or indirect accounting reports).
- 3+ years of Salesforce experience.
- 3+ years of Managing NetSuite reports and data is strongly desired (SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics acceptable).
- 3+ years of PE experience.
- Near shore or off shore management experience is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, private equity environment with demanding timelines and a constant focus on value creation and exit readiness.
- High bias to action with willingness to ‘roll up their sleeves’ in working alongside the team to ensure projects and tasks get completed accurately and on time.
- Proven experience developing and leading a high-performing accounting and control organization.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate the company’s financial results, accounting policies, and procedures in layman’s terms; comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, including executive team, sales & operations personnel and team leads.
- A highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated mindset.
- Advanced Excel proficiency is required.
- Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
