We are hiring financial controller for one of our US client.JOB SUMMARYThe Finance Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer with a strong day to day dotted line to the Business Unit Leader. This position is responsible for the accounting, planning and financial analysis needs of the business with all the management members of the business unit. The key to success in this position is to effectively partner with the Business Unit Leader to ensure financial goals are consistently tracked and achieved. This individual must be a strong finance leader who can effectively perform financial planning and analysis, own local accounting functions and ensure all necessary financial controls are in place and followed. Key elements include a deep operational knowledge, solid understanding of cost accounting, leadership and overall business acumen.Shift Time: US EST Shift, WFOResponsibilities and Activities- Drives deeper understanding into business unit operational drivers, including margins by product and margins by customer, from initial estimate to actual achieved. - Acts as the key advisor for local management, driving an understanding of the financial aspects of business decisions including cost accounting. - Completes various activities associated with the monthly accounting close of the business unit for all reporting cycles, including reforecasts. - Partners with the business to deliver accurate projections, including the quarterly forecast, annual budget and near term outlooks. - Owns the business unit level of the audit process, interfacing with external auditors in year-end and interim audit requirements. - Conducts key analyses and risk assessments of forecast submissions. - Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process - Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets - Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals - Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense matching - Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS - Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting - Oversee cash management, cash forecasting, and liquidity planning - Monitor AR, AP, and inventory to optimize working capital - Support banking relationships and debt covenant compliance, with Corporate Controller - Tracks and communicates major trends and changes to budget and forecast expectations. - Works collaboratively to drive continued CRM system improvement and reporting integration across the business to improve quality, usefulness and timeliness of information. - Performs special projects, including various financial analyses and presentations, upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, Business Unit Leader and Business Unit management team.QUALIFICATIONSEducation- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA preferred.Work Experience- 10+ years of Finance or Accounting experience. Multiple years of management experience. - Background in agency services, B2B transactions, and direct to consumer is critical. - Professional, marketing and/or Print manufacturing experience preferred. - Cost accounting experience is helpful.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong understanding and experience with GL account reconciliations. - Highly proficient Excel skills including vlookup, pivot tables, and other shortcuts for efficient decision making on large volumes of data. - Interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly. - Demonstrated success as a business partner required. - Strong analytical skills with ability to perform required analysis quickly and accurately under tight deadlines, communicate requirements effectively, and produce detailed and accurate presentations. - Change management experience, focused on getting large groups "on board" with new processes and techniques. - Consulting skills, including the ability to draw on the ideas of key team members and convert them into meaningful strategies and plans. - Must be highly motivated, organized, and be a team player with strong leadership skills.Licenses and Certifications- CPA preferred
Job Title
Financial Controller (US GAAP)