Controller

Are you an accounting manager looking for the perfect next step? A position where your attention to detail will be highly appreciated? American Pest might have just the opportunity for you! We are currently searching for a Controller to lead our accounting team. If you love accuracy, if your friends are always teasing you for caring too much about the little details, if people always turn to you with math questions knowing you'll quickly get the answer correct - then this job might be a perfect fit. Our accounting team was recently recognized by PwC for having outstanding accounting procedures and internal controls!

American Pest is always on the lookout for top talent and when we find it, we give it a home. Things move quickly at American Pest, but we proved you with the tools and technology you'll need to succeed and make a difference. We offer a stable career opportunity with a company that is growing daily. In fact, we tripled in size over the last four years and will continue to grow in 2021 and beyond. With that kind of growth, you will be critical in helping us improve our accounting procedures to support that kind of rapid expansion.

Our business thrives off hiring A-Players, so if this sounds like the place for you let's talk!

American Pest is proud to offer our employees a host of outstanding benefits!

What You'll Get... We want to help our employees build not just a great career, but a great future. When you put your skills to work with American Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!

• One of a Kind Employer:
  • A great working environment in Fulton, MD within walking distance to fantastic restaurants and shopping
  • The chance to work with a fast-growing company with many exciting changes and opportunities for a varied career experience
  • A diverse team that makes work fun and satisfying
  • Flexible working hours that allow for a comfortable work-life balance
• Health and Well-being:
  • Cigna medical insurance plan options to fit your individual needs including HMO, PPO, and HSA
  • Prescription drug program
  • Dental & Vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
  • Free local gym membership
• Financial Security:
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth) with a company match
  • Life insurance & short-term disability, 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
  • Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Work/Life Balance:
  • Full time, year-round employment
  • Paid training and in-depth orientation
  • A highly experienced team of professionals to work with
  • Paid time off including eight paid holidays
  • Recognition programs, prizes, giveaways, and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do... As the Controller at American Pest, you'll oversee all our accounting functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, billing, account reconciliation, all general ledger functions, financial reporting, etc. You're love of structure will ensure each task is carefully completed before checking it off your to-do list. You will oversee our month-end close process and assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. While answering to the Vice President of Finance, you will have direct supervision over the accounting department (3-4 direct reports) and you'll lead your team with positivity and enthusiasm, fostering a fun, team-focused workplace. You'll embrace technology to better perform your job and make it easier to accomplish your goals and hit aggressive deadlines. Most importantly, you'll treat your team and your colleagues with professionalism and compassion, and you value working for a company with high integrity.

Who You Are... So, what does it take to be a successful in this one-of-a-kind Controller position at American Pest? For starters, you'll have at least a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. You'll also have...

• CPA required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with accrual accounting required, acquisition integration experience a plus
• At least 3 years of experience in a Management role
• Financial Management experience required
• Ability to create financial modeling and forecasting tools
• A strong understanding and functional application of MS Office Suite with an especially strong understanding of Excel
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities according to urgency and importance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to be a positive, up-beat, team-player
• High attention to detail and a desire for getting things right
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Who We Are... Founded in 1925, American Pest is a fun and energetic mid-size company located in the newly-developed community of Maple Lawn, in Fulton, Maryland (Howard County). We are a great company with a modern, attractive office with access to the latest technology. Within the last two years, we've doubled in size and currently employ 350 employees with several remote workers from Tampa, Florida to Aurora, Illinois! Being part of American Pest means doing your best, every single day, to effect positive change for our customer and our community.

American Pest is part of Anticimex, a global pest control organization with a mission of being the leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces communication and teamwork, dependability, innovation, growth, technology, and integrity as we strive to become the global leader in pest control.

Our Hiring Process... Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:

1. Application submission
2. Complete pre-employment assessments and a phone interview
3. Schedule an interview and complete our applicant survey
4. Interview in person at one of our three office locations in Fulton MD, Richmond VA or Manassas VA (travel expenses covered for applicants outside our metro area)
5. Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on steps 6 and 7, tentative start date set
6. Criminal background check and drug screening
7. Reference checks
8. Official start date confirmed
9. Welcome!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace

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