Financial Controller

Who We Are

Who You Are

This role is a great fit for someone who has worked in a start-up or other growth environment, or who has experience in a larger company both national and international. You will be honest, accountable, and knowledgeable with the ability to perform in this role with a high level of discretion and professionalism. You will be well versed in accounting principles and finance both nationally and internationally.

We offer a casual office environment and offer a hybrid schedule with one work from home day per week after you have been acclimated with the company.

Summary

Summary/Objective

The Finance Controller will be responsible for managing the finances, financial records, preparing financial reports, and overseeing budgeting and forecasting for our national and international locations.

Job Description

• 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.
• Preparing detailed monthly financial reports on the company’s performance.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Supervises the company’s financial operations.
• Develops the company’s annual financial plans and projections.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, performing account reconciliations & maintaining the general ledger. Ensuring that all auditing and internal control processes are conducted properly.
• Analytical review and analysis of financial data and generate monthly trend reports and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances.
• Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts resolving any discrepancies.
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• This role will also require you to support various ad hoc projects with the ability to influence senior leadership team and analyze scenarios with a solution-orientated mindset, as they arise.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Ascertaining compliance with local, state, and federal government laws and reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Additional controller duties as necessary

• Organizational and Leadership Skills
• Problem Solving/Financial Analysis and Forecasting
• Performance Management
• Technical Capacity
• Collaboration
• Teamwork Orientation
• Communication Proficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Thorough understanding of national and international financial logistics processes
• Two or more years of overall combined education, accounting, and finance experience
• 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
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks or related software and MS Office

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant) preferred.