What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at RL People?
Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong technical accounting background and a passion for partnering with the business?
We are seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial operations for two operating divisions within a global technology lifecycle services organization, supporting secure IT asset disposition, data center services, and sustainability-driven solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the monthly close process for two business units, including journal entries, reconciliations, loan schedules, amortization, and tax compliance
- Manage cash flow, ensuring timely receivables, payables, and inventory-related financial oversight
- Prepare management and statutory reporting, including monthly reporting packs with variance analysis against budget and prior year
- Ensure compliance with bank covenants, accounting standards, and internal policies
- Lead and develop a finance team of approximately 10, including team members in another region
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits
- Partner with business leaders on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Support special projects and provide financial insight to drive informed business decisions
Who You Are
- Finance or accounting professional with 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on close and reporting experience
- CPA preferred
- Proven people leader with experience managing teams across regions
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Confident communicator able to collaborate across all levels of the organization
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Take ownership of finance operations across multiple business units in a global organization
- Work closely with senior leadership and influence key business decisions
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
- Join a growing company operating in the circular technology and sustainability space
- Competitive compensation package ($130,000–$140,000 base) and long-term growth opportunity.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000