We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, or Comptroller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Responsibilities

Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition

Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances

Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting

Research technical accounting issues for compliance

Support month-end and year-end close process

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Additional controller duties as necessary

Collaborate with an executive team to establish more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledger

Ensure that an organization meets the necessary tax, permit and licensing requirements

Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures

Provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategizing

Summarize budget trends, analyzing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives

Provide external auditors with the necessary documentation and support

Take care of tax preparation duties or collaborate with external tax accountants for tax preparation

Day-to-Day Duties

Prepare financial reports

Analyze financial data

Monitor internal controls.

Oversee and prepare income statements

Participate in budgeting

Manage financial transactions

Streamline accounting functions and operations

Requirements and skills

Proven working experience as a Financial Controller

5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

Advanced degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Experience with creating financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

Excellent accounting software user and administration skills