Manager, Accounting at Certus Pest Inc

Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Close, GAAP Compliance, Consolidations, Variance Analysis, Accounts Payable, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition, Due Diligence, Purchase Accounting, Internal Controls, Data Analytics, Team Leadership, Process Optimization, ERP Systems, Power BI

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Description Purpose Oversee and optimize day-to-day accounting operations for a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed home services company specializing in pest control and pool services, generating ~$160M in annual revenue. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and scalable accounting infrastructure to support acquisition-driven growth, multi-entity operations, and field-level profitability insights. Key Contributions 1. Financial Close & Reporting • Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities • Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and accurate general ledger activity • Oversee consolidations across branches, service lines (pest + pool), and acquired entities • Deliver executive reporting packages including: o Variance analysis o Operational insights o EBITDA performance by branch/service line • Maintain governance of chart of accounts and master data 2. Operational Accounting (Home Services Focus) • Oversee: o Accounts Payable (AP) o Payroll accounting o Fixed assets • Ensure accurate accounting for: o Recurring service revenue (pest contracts & pool service plans) o Prepaid service agreements o Fleet vehicles and route-based operations o Field equipment and chemical/treatment inventory • Maintain financial accuracy across multi-branch, route-based service operations 3. Private Equity & Acquisition Support • Support acquisition lifecycle: o Financial due diligence o Purchase accounting & PPA o Post-close integration • Lead accounting integration efforts: o Chart of accounts alignment o ERP/system migrations o Internal control standardization • Ensure acquired businesses are integrated into: o Consolidated reporting o KPI tracking o Compliance frameworks 4. KPI & Operational Performance Reporting • Partner with operations to deliver insights on: o Branch-level profitability o Technician productivity and route efficiency o Revenue per route / service line • Track and report: o Adjusted EBITDA by branch/region o Cost-to-serve metrics o Support leadership decision-making with actionable financial data 5. Internal Controls & Compliance • Strengthen and maintain internal controls across all entities • Ensure compliance with: o GAAP o Lender covenants o Tax (sales, payroll, multi-state) • Manage relationships with: o External auditors o Lenders o Tax advisors 6. Leadership & Process Optimization • Lead and develop a team (AP, and accounting staff; ~3–5 direct reports) • Drive adoption of: o Automation tools o AI-enabled accounting workflows o Data analytics (Power BI or similar) Success Metrics Financial Close & Accuracy • Monthly close completed within =5–7 business days • =98–99% GL accuracy (minimal audit adjustments) • 100% balance sheet reconciliations completed monthly Reporting & Insights • Financial reporting packages delivered 100% on time each cycle • Variance explanations completed for =95% of material variances (>5%) • EBITDA reporting accuracy within ±2% of final audited results Operational Performance • Branch-level reporting coverage: 100% of locations • Improve visibility into: • Technician productivity (tracked monthly) • Revenue per route (tracked monthly) • Identify and implement =3 process or cost improvements annually Acquisition Integration • New acquisitions fully integrated within: • 30–60 days (financial reporting) • 90 days (full system + control integration) • Zero material reporting disruptions post-integration Compliance & Controls • Zero material audit findings • 100% compliance with lender reporting deadlines • Sales/payroll tax filings completed 100% on time Team & Process Efficiency • Reduce manual journal entries by 10–20% annually via automation • Improve close cycle efficiency by ~1 day within first 12 months • Maintain high team retention and engagement Growth Impact • Enables scalable financial infrastructure for acquisition-driven growth • Enhances branch-level decision-making through operational KPIs • Strengthens private equity and lender confidence through disciplined reporting • Drives efficiency through automation, AI, and system improvements Capabilities & Strengths • Analytical Decision-Making: Translates financial data into operational insights • Operational Discipline: Strong close process ownership and attention to detail • Leadership: Builds and develops high-performing accounting teams • Technology & Innovation: Leverages AI, automation, and data tools • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of home services operations (route-based, recurring revenue) Requirements Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience • Prior leadership experience (team management) • Strong GAAP knowledge • Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel Preferred Qualifications • CPA certification • Experience in: o Private equity-backed environments o Multi-location or home services businesses o Acquisition integration and scaling finance functions • Experience with: o NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP o Paylocity (payroll) o Power BI or similar analytics tools

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and building scalable accounting infrastructure to support acquisition-driven growth across multi-entity operations. Key duties include leading financial closes, managing operational accounting functions like AP and payroll, supporting acquisition integration, and delivering operational performance insights to leadership.