Role: Financial Controller
Department: Global Clients Group: Data Centers
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Global Clients Group Data Centers
Location: Hybrid, Seattle based
JOB SUMMARY:
Directs Global Clients Data Center Group financial controls and internal reporting. Develops forecasts, budgets and analyses. Assists line managers in achieving increased profitability, and in the interpretation and analysis of financial data. Ensures revenue accuracy, cost management and DSO. Provides reports on financial and performance measures on both a recurring and ad-hoc basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
1. Directs Global Clients financial controls and internal reporting; participates in the development of the annual Region business plan and budget.
2. Monitors progress against business objectives throughout the year; provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial data to report on progress of the GCG Group and its profit centers compared to business plan targets.
3. Develops forecasts of revenue and expenses based on current and projected conditions; prepares forecast reports and submits to senior management.
4. Oversees and coordinates financial programs for funding new and continued operations in order to increase productivity and maximize profitability.
5. Interprets budgets and operating data for line management within the GC Group; advises management on matters such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
6. Provides recurring and ad-hoc reports as required on financial and performance measures; analyzes and interprets financial and operating data for line management, including performance benchmark reporting, cost analyses, market niche reporting, profitability analyses, performance assessments, contract pricing analyses, wage analyses, and other reporting as required.
7. Analyzes and interprets trends; identifies and communicates loss trends; recommends corrective actions to stem immediate shortfalls while addressing long-term profitability issues.
8. Examines records of past and present operations; reviews historical cost data; reviews prior estimates against realized revenues; analyzes administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenue and expenses.
9. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and a minimum of seven years progressively responsible business experience involving financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):
• Excellent skill in managing financial controls and reporting processes.
• Skill in financial and operational analysis.
• Strong understanding of service industry cost and profitability drivers.
• Demonstrated knowledge accounting principles, and of legal and ethical business practices.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex business/financial data and develop solutions.
• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership/supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and executive presentation skills.
• Strong customer and results orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective member of and lead complex project teams.
• Ability to use financial systems and standard office applications software effectively.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, senior executives, clients, and staff, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular travel to company offices and other locations.
• Directing, motivating, training, and coaching staff in a positive manner.
• Reading and analyzing large volumes of reports and financial data, including computer usage.
“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”