{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eca68ed59e26f151d00a9c55","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eca68ed59e26f151d00a9c55","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eca68ed59e26f151d00a9c55","title":"Operations Controller","description":"As the Operations Controller , you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and operational performance of the company's Fire, Security, and Group business units. Through thoughtful financial analysis and clear reporting, you will provide leaders with the insights they need to understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed business decisions.\r\nIn this role, you will work closely with business unit leaders, project managers, and the finance team to continuously improve how we analyze and understand our operations. Your ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights will help guide strategy and strengthen operational outcomes across the business.\r\nYou will also provide leadership and support to two team members, fostering collaboration, development, and accountability within the team. As one team member is based remotely in Texas, this role requires strong communication and the ability to effectively lead and support a distributed team across locations.\r\nPlease note that this role is a Full-Time, Maternity Leave Contract (approximately 15 months, from May 2026 to August 2027).\r\nCompensation\r\nAnnual salary starting at $95K, with extended health & dental benefits included as part of the contract.\r\nKEY INTERACTIONS\r\nDirect reports: Branch Accountant (located in Texas), Reporting and Data Analyst (located in BC).\r\nDirectly reporting to: Vice-President Finance.\r\nWorks jointly with Group Controller, Senior Accountant, in addition with Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.\r\nPartnership with Executives and Managers from all business units: Fire, Security, Group.\r\nRelationship with Colleagues (office members and field technicians) from all business units and locations (Canada – British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and USA - Texas).\r\nStability & Growth : As an essential service, we remained fully operational throughout the pandemic—supporting our communities when they needed us most. With steady year-over-year growth and exciting expansion plans on the horizon, now is a great time to join us!\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package : Enjoy extended health and dental coverage, a monthly profit-sharing bonus, and access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.\r\nVibrant Team Culture : We know how to have fun— It's part of our DNA! From team outings and pub nights to virtual game sessions, spirit weeks, and community volunteer events. You'll feel connected, supported, and celebrated.\r\nMake a Real Impact : Your voice matters here. We love seeing team members bring forward ideas and watch them come to life. You'll be empowered to make meaningful contributions every day.\r\nBe Proud of Where You Work : We have a strong reputation and are proud to be a trusted name in the communities we serve. When you join our team, you're part of something bigger.\r\nJob Description\r\nFinancial statement review on gross profit, including variance analysis and commentary.\r\nReconcile operations-related balance sheet accounts and accruals monthly.\r\nApply cost accounting principles of direct and indirect expenses to evaluate and improve contribution and gross profit margins across service and project installations.\r\nProduce financial package with key metrics to business unit managers.\r\nDeliver clear and impactful presentations of monthly operational financial results to business unit managers.\r\nLead mid-year forecast and annual budget process.\r\nMargin Control\r\nManage reporting of Fire Team Z sales commissions and provide financial oversight on all company sales commission structures with VP Sales & Marketing.\r\nLead, develop, and analyze inventory standard costing, technician productivity, burden rates, and physical inventory count.\r\nActive liaison with Project Managers on work-in-progress (WIP) job status updates to execute a lean job closing process at month-end.\r\nSolid understanding of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) model to produce profitability analysis and pricing recommendations.\r\nManage Remote Guarding capital fixed assets and equipment management software (Asset Panda).\r\nReporting Management\r\nParticipation in development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for company and business units.\r\nDesign, develop, and deploy interactive BI reports tailored to business needs, ensuring data accuracy and visualization best practices.\r\nApply data mining methods to analyze large datasets, uncovering hidden opportunities and supporting strategic decision-making.\r\nCreate and manage company internal control audit program results to President.\r\nTeam Performance and Departmental Support\r\nLead day-to-day management of the team, including annual goal setting and performance appraisals to drive high performance and employee development.\r\nSupport year-end review with external auditors.\r\nEnsure continuous documentation of Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).\r\nEmbrace opportunities and growth through acceptance of other tasks offered by VP Finance and Controller.\r\nPlease note: this is not an exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be added to the role as needed.\r\n5+ years of experience in a similar role (such as Financial Controller, Cost Controller, Operational Finance Manager, or comparable positions).\r\nCPA designation is considered an asset.\r\nPrevious leadership experience , including conducting regular 1:1s and supporting performance conversations.\r\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).\r\nIntermediate experience with Business Intelligence reporting and query building.\r\nDemonstrated change management experience and the ability to support process improvements.\r\nExperience working within multi-branch, multi-entity, and multi-currency organizations.\r\nStrong communicator , both written and verbal.\r\nHighly analytical with a strong aptitude for numbers and quantitative problem-solving.\r\nCritical thinker with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.\r\nStrong organizational skills to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.\r\nBe curious to explore, investigate and learn all aspects of company – you must have a natural tendency to dig to the root of a situation.\r\nEmbrace change and growth, and initiate continuous improvements.\r\nCommunicate personally and deliver legendary service to all departments and locations.\r\nBe a great teammate, have fun & build strong relationships with various internal and external customers.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Radius Group","rawCompany":"radius group","city":"Wausau","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-10T01:19:54.856Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"}],"industries":[{"code":"922160","title":"Fire Protection","slug":"fire-protection"},{"code":"561621","title":"Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)","slug":"security-systems-services-except-locksmiths"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Controller","description":"As the Operations Controller , you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and operational performance of the company's Fire, Security, and Group business units. Through thoughtful financial analysis and clear reporting, you will provide leaders with the insights they need to understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed business decisions.\r\nIn this role, you will work closely with business unit leaders, project managers, and the finance team to continuously improve how we analyze and understand our operations. Your ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights will help guide strategy and strengthen operational outcomes across the business.\r\nYou will also provide leadership and support to two team members, fostering collaboration, development, and accountability within the team. As one team member is based remotely in Texas, this role requires strong communication and the ability to effectively lead and support a distributed team across locations.\r\nPlease note that this role is a Full-Time, Maternity Leave Contract (approximately 15 months, from May 2026 to August 2027).\r\nCompensation\r\nAnnual salary starting at $95K, with extended health & dental benefits included as part of the contract.\r\nKEY INTERACTIONS\r\nDirect reports: Branch Accountant (located in Texas), Reporting and Data Analyst (located in BC).\r\nDirectly reporting to: Vice-President Finance.\r\nWorks jointly with Group Controller, Senior Accountant, in addition with Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.\r\nPartnership with Executives and Managers from all business units: Fire, Security, Group.\r\nRelationship with Colleagues (office members and field technicians) from all business units and locations (Canada – British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and USA - Texas).\r\nStability & Growth : As an essential service, we remained fully operational throughout the pandemic—supporting our communities when they needed us most. With steady year-over-year growth and exciting expansion plans on the horizon, now is a great time to join us!\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package : Enjoy extended health and dental coverage, a monthly profit-sharing bonus, and access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.\r\nVibrant Team Culture : We know how to have fun— It's part of our DNA! From team outings and pub nights to virtual game sessions, spirit weeks, and community volunteer events. You'll feel connected, supported, and celebrated.\r\nMake a Real Impact : Your voice matters here. We love seeing team members bring forward ideas and watch them come to life. You'll be empowered to make meaningful contributions every day.\r\nBe Proud of Where You Work : We have a strong reputation and are proud to be a trusted name in the communities we serve. 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