Director of Financial Systems&Transformation

Company:         Security Services Holdings LLC dba Protos Security

Job Title:             Director of Financial Systems and Transformation

Reports to:       SVP Corporate Controller

FLSA Code:       Exempt; Full-time; Salary

Location:           Remote, North east, USA

Security Services Holdings and its subsidiaries provide technology enabled end-to-end security guard management services across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company, headquartered in Norwalk, CT, has offices in New York, NY, Katy, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ, Daleville, VA, and Charleston, SC, is an emerging leader in the security service sector. Superior management processes combined with the security guard industry’s best technology ensures better service and measurable cost savings. Security Services Holding’s subsidiary, Protos Security (“Protos”), is the largest technology-enabled Security Officer Management company in the U.S.  

Summary:

The Director Financial Systems and Transformation is responsible for overseeing the strategic management, implementation, and optimization of financial systems within the organization. This role ensures that financial systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with the company’s financial goals and operational needs. The Director will lead a team of professionals, collaborate with various departments, and drive initiatives to enhance financial processes and reporting.

This role requires a self-motivated individual who has successfully managed projects and ERP implementations should have experience with tracking projects in MS Projects, SmartSheets or other Project Management tools.  This individual should be system interested and savvy looking for improvements in the process by usage of systems and be comfortable working in large data sets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Strategic Management:

• Develop and implement the financial systems strategy aligned with the organization’s goals
• Evaluate and recommend new financial technologies and solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Create and manage the budget for financial systems projects and initiatives
• Work cross functionally with Operations, Software Development on updates and transformational changes in the proprietary software

  System Implementation and Optimization:

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of financial systems, including ERP, financial reporting tools and proprietary software 
• Ensure systems are integrated seamlessly with other business applications and data sources
• Continuously assess system performance and implement improvements to optimize functionality
• API ownership between proprietary front-end systems and the ERP system
• Key resource for the Software development team to effectively convey finance and accounting business needs 
• Proven ability to act in a Project Management capacity with organized project plans, documentation of requirements

  Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a system analyst and work closely with Controllers and accounting teams
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Provide training and support to staff on financial systems and related tools

  Project Management:

• Manage financial systems projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, planning, execution, and post-implementation review
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success

  System Support and Troubleshooting:

• Oversee the resolution of system issues, including technical troubleshooting and user support
• Ensure proper documentation and support procedures are in place for all financial systems

  Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure financial systems comply with regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Implement and monitor security measures to protect financial data and system integrity
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to financial systems

  Reporting and Analytics:

• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks and dashboards for financial performance analysis
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial data and system performance metrics
• Support the preparation of financial reports for management and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advanced MS Office skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio (Smartsheet as well)
• Proven successful Project Management track record
• Strong process-minded skillset to assist the team with continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent written and organizational skills and be extremely flexible to meet customer deadlines, in addition to being able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a changing environment with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent processing skills and attention to detail
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment 
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible 
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years in related field and 3 years of management experience
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial reporting tools
•   Strong background in project management and system implementation
•    Excellent knowledge of financial systems, processes, and best practices
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Effective leadership and team management abilities
•    Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Computer Skills:

• Sage Intacct ; Workday (preferred) or comparable enterprise resource planning system 
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel) high level/advanced, PowerPoint and Visio
• Consolidation software tools (Workday Adaptive preferred)
• Microsoft Office 365

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning
• Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently and productively with minimum supervision

• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours occasionally, which will include nights and weekends, to meet deadlines

Travel

• Travel is expected to be approximately 20%
• This position will be an-office position with the ability to travel to other offices occasionally

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Retirement Plan 401(k) with Employer contribution
• Excellent Paid Time Off package