Accounting Manager

FTS is a leading provider of commercial security systems with our primary business focus in North Texas. Our company was founded in 1998 and we have maintained exponential growth for the past 24 years while being dedicated to exceptional service and value to our customers. We specialize in providing a personal touch and quality that many of our national competitors cannot replicate, while iterating and innovating with the agility of a small company.

Job Description

FTS is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to execute our core financial operations. The ideal candidate will report into our Regional Controller, ensure compliance with GAAP, administer weekly payroll for hourly employees, and optimize cash flow. This role requires a strong understanding of complex ERPs, financial processes, and the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete a monthly financial close within five business days, ensuring GAAP compliance for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and managing thorough reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
• Lead efforts in cash flow management, achieving a variance of /- 5%, meeting Cash Sweep targets, and optimizing net working capital, billing accuracy, and cost control.
• Implement a strong internal culture of controls and compliance, guaranteeing 100% tax compliance, supporting external audits, and ensuring seamless accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes, while supervising a team of three direct reports.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis for the Regional Controller, including managing project-level job costing, inventory controls, and annual reforecasts for industries like construction, field services, or systems integration.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting tools like Quickbooks, Sage, and Inova, streamlining payroll and billing processes, and enhancing financial process efficiency within B2B field services.
  
  

Competencies

• Timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Cash flow optimization.
• Strong controls and compliance management.
• Budgeting and forecasting support.
  
  

Experience

• 5 years in general ledger accounting.
• Experience with Quickbooks and Sage Intacct.
• Experience with UKG or Inova a plus.
• Robust knowledge of % of completion accounting, inventory/WIP management, lease accounting, and GAAP entries.
• Track record in enhancing financial processes, particularly in B2B field services.
• Accounting degree and/or accounting accreditation (CPA/CMA/CGMA).
  
  

Attributes

• High integrity and pragmatic accounting expertise.
• Detail-oriented and operationally minded.
• Data-driven approach and process and systems expertise
• Open to new ideas and a team player
  
  

Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability for employees
• Two weeks (accrued) PTO annually
• The last week of December off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% match
• Opportunity to work in a great culture with tenured industry professionals