Director of Finance / Corporate Controller

Our client is a growing ($3B) manufacturing conglomerate currently seeking to add a Controller/Director of Finance (newly created role due to growth). Ideal individual must possess a proven track record of scaling and refining accounting/finance function for rapidly growing firm.

Reporting directly to the CFO, firm is seeking highly motivated Finance/Accounting professional who will be asked to lead Finance/Accounting process, driving innovation, creativity, and execute and adapt to ever evolving role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the companies financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, auditing and financial operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Sales, Operations, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Human Resources on various initiatives impacting the financial reporting of the company including all financial metrics and KPI’s
• Manage all aspects of the monthly close process including revenues, expenses, T&E, equity, taxes, as well as KPI’s and metrics
• Develop and drive necessary financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, and play a leading role in directing change initiatives and process improvements
• Create executive presentations of financial results for review with senior executives
• Support external audit engagements including managing and coordinating with auditors and external service providers, and preparation/review of audited financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Identify risks, implement controls, and maintain proper process documentations
• Provide support for other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is a must, CPA preferred.
• 7 years accounting experience out of Public Accounting or Private Accounting team is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting System/system implementation
• In depth experience working with general ledger and financial analysis, including journal entries and doing detailed account analyses.
• Experience or interest in accounting for financial companies