AI Fire is a leading provider of fire and life safety services in the U.S. offering national account services via its vendor network at Academy Fire and serving local and regional customers through Impact Fire’s employed technicians across 45+ district offices nationwide. AI Fire has completed over 45 acquisitions and will continue to build upon its well-established acquisition and integration model with its new private equity partner.

Benefits of joining AI Fire    
 
When you join AI Fire you will receive: 

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success.  This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment 
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

JOB SUMMARY:

The Merger & Acquisition Accountant role is responsible to support operational transition to existing IT platforms, support accounting integration, and assist with appropriate accounting transactions (GAAP). Requires a high-level of self-motivation and strong MS Excel skills. 

This is a remote opportunity and requires willingness to travel. The ideal candidate should reside within the State of Texas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchase Accounting

Manage and prepare schedules related to the purchase agreement, including:

• Opening Balance Sheet Valuations
• Funds Flow analysis & reconciliation
• Proforma financials
• Cash & Banking Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Inventory
• Percent of Completion (POC) Accounting
• Estimated cost to complete
• Progress billings
• Over/under billings
• Retention
• Fixed assets
• Reserve estimates
• Goodwill analysis
• Payroll

   Integration Activities

• Coordination of Multiple ledgers ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately
• Successfully transition in a timely manner all cash/bank accounts of acquired company
• Meet integration goals set by Integration Manager and Executive Team
• Attend weekly integration meeting to provide updates and maintain all tasks in Asana
• Coordinate training on financial & operational tools, including:
  • Financial ERP – Great Plains
  • Financial reporting pivots
  • CTC portal
  • Service Trade
  • Management reporting tools (Planful, Power Bi)
  • Review / Document current data and process flow for Inspection, Service and Project
  • Labor capture and application
  • Material costing
  • Burden
  • Inspection schedule
  • Inspection reports
  • Tech management
  • Data Review and prep:
    • Customer location and hierarchy
    • Vendors
    • PM schedule and asset lists
  • System Mapping / Review
  • Identify changes and systems mapping from current processes to impact processes
  • Review current stack with acquired team
  • Review ticket costing (labor/material) 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• 1-3 years related experience is required
• Ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable priorities
• Advanced MS Office user
• Great Plains experience is a plus
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with control, accuracy, and efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and independent decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively in the integration process with the acquired company’s management team in addition to AI Fire’s leadership.
• Professional conduct, excellent written and verbal communication skills required with all areas of the organization.
• Approximately 50% travel is required

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. 

For consideration, please apply on-line.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.