Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing all aspects of a company's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, technology infrastructure, company hardware and software, network systems, data security, compliance, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data while providing strategic insights to management to maintain the company's financial health.

JOB DUTIES:

• Developing annual budgets, monitoring spending against budget, and creating financial forecasts to guide business planning.
• Leading external annual audit.
• Establishing and maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure data accuracy.
• Interpreting financial data to identify trends, assess performance, and provide insights to inform business decisions.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepares and presents financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Manages all accounting functions including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
• Monitors receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.
• Oversees accounts payable function including but not limited to compliance with expense reporting, capitalization policy, and purchase order procedures.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.
• Assists with company strategic planning.
• Provides management with monthly reviews of organization's financial status and progress.
• Managing and mentoring a team of accountants and accounting staff.
• Ability to perform Accountant I-III and Accounting and IT Manager job responsibilities when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred and can be substituted with additional accounting certificates from continuing education.

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance positions.
• Expert level skills in MS Office and accounting software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and supervisory abilities
• Proficiency in financial software and systems
• Expert level of understanding of GAAP and relevant accounting standards

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance are all covered 100% by the company for the employee.
• Kask America offers a 401k plan through ADP TotalSource. We match 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% you contribute, totaling 4% if you contribute 5%. All contributions vest immediately.
• Employee wellness stipend – Employees can expense $150.00 per quarter for health-related expenses.
• PTO – all full-time employees receive 15 days of PTO per year, which will increase with tenure.
• 11.5 paid holidays per year.