President na Zeus Fire and Security

Universal Atlantic Systems has been around over 50 years. We install, service and monitor over 8,000 businesses across the US and Canada. Customers include McDonald’s, 5 Below, Panera Bread, Taco Bell to name a few and we also offer services to residential customers as well. From fire systems, intrusion, video surveillance and access control, UAS provides custom installation, quality service, dependable monitoring, on-time performance, and affordable pricing. We serve local, regional, multi-location and national accounts for a wide variety of clients including equipment rental dealers, asset-intensive outdoor facilities, food service providers, convenience stores and retailers throughout the US and Canada. We help them become safer, more secure, operationally superior, and more profitable. Previously family owned, UAS has joined the Zeus family to help them focus on business development and become even stronger in the market.

Role Overview
The President will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational management, and financial oversight to ensure the company's continued success and growth. This individual will work closely with the Zeus Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement business strategies that enhance the company’s market position and drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Vision and Execution
• Ensures that the hub company achieves short and long term revenue growth and profitability goals.
• Monitors progress against business objectives and directs corrective action as needed.
• Directs implementation of sound operating and financial practices to maximize profitable growth.
• Presents regular reports on the status of the hub company’s operations to the Leadership Team.
• Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the hub company’s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
• Ensures the company’s compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Negotiates with other companies regarding actions such as mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures.

Organizational Leadership
• Fosters a cohesive culture; integrates new business and acquired operations into the hub company's operating structure; directs development and implementation of plans to transition new or acquired business smoothly into the company's policies, systems and procedures.
• Coaches, guides and develops management to achieve profitable growth, client retention and resolve significant client issues, and in the effective, efficient and ethical operation of their respective offices.
• In consultation with the Zeus Executive Leadership Team, supports managers in the prompt and effective resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues. Coordinates effective interaction with the senior managers of shared services functions.
• Ensures a consistent focus on high quality customer service and retention of profitable business.

Financial and Operational Oversight
• Provide fiscal direction and guidance that anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and the maintenance of the company in a positive financial position.
• Ensure the company maintains sound financial policies and practices and operates in accordance with those policies.
• Report financial statements accurately, reflecting the proper financial condition of the company.
• In consultation with the Zeus Executive Leadership Team, prepare the annual budget for Finance approvals.
• Provide multi-year financial projections, as needed, and as required.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all regulatory filings are completed accurately and timely.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Acts as signor for all agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the company.

Qualifications
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible management experience in the Security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related subject; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation desirable.
• Experience in a Private Equity environment strongly preferred.
• M&A experience; scaling, due diligence, taking a business to the next level.
• Success oriented with a high degree of energy, motivation, and confidence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding critical thinking problem-solving acumen.
• Ability to inspire others and accomplish goals through their efforts.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Work Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, senior executives, clients, staff, the public and the media, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, and controlled substance testing.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of vehicle required in the performance of duties.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reading and analyzing large volumes of reports and financial data, including computer usage.
• Frequent travel to client locations, conferences, company offices and other locations.
• Responding on an on-call basis to high-level incidents requiring executive action at all hours.

How to Apply

Send resumes directly to Nick Lola at Nick.Lola @ kornferry.com. 

EEOC Statement 

UAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.