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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. The Financial Controller will oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and will play a key role in financial planning and analysis. This position requires a deep understanding of financial principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing financial teams, implementing financial controls, and driving process improvements. In addition to technical expertise, the Financial Controller must possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve organizational goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health and growth of the company, and to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment where your skills and experience will be highly valued.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors.
- Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
- Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
- Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
- Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
- Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
- Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
- Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in managing a team of accountants and finance professionals.
- Strong understanding of business and economic principles and practices.
- Ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial forecasting and budgeting?
- How do you ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations?
- What financial management software are you proficient in?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you identified and solved a financial problem?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure in your work?
- What strategies do you use to manage and motivate your team?
- How do you stay updated with changes in financial regulations and standards?
- Can you describe a successful financial project you have led?
- How do you approach financial risk management?
- What is your experience with tax preparation and compliance?