This role is expected to report full-time to our HQ in Fulton, MD
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
We are currently searching for a Controller to lead the accounting team of American Pest! 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. If you'd like to work with a company making a difference in the health and well-being of your community, we'd love to hear from you.
American Pest is proud to offer our employees a host of outstanding benefits!
What You'll Get We want to help our employees build a great career and a great future. At American Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!
Health and Well-being:
Cigna medical, dental, and vision insurance options including EPO & PPO
Prescription drug program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
Financial Security:
Competitive compensation
401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
Life insurance and 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
Paid time off and eight paid holidays
A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
Opportunities for advancement
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
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
CPA (preferred)
Financial Management experience (preferred)
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 fast-growing, energetic, and technology minded mid-size company located in Fulton, MD. Within the last four years, we've nearly tripled in size and currently employ over 400 employees! 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 global leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces communication and teamwork, dependability, innovation, growth, technology, and integrity.
Our Hiring Process Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:
Application submission
Short phone interview
Schedule an interview and complete our full application
Interview in person at one of our four office locations in Fulton MD, Springfield VA, Richmond VA, or Troy VA
Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set
Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check
Official start date confirmed
Welcome!
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace