Controller

Working Conditions:

No remote work or hybrid arrangements.  This position is 100% on site. 

Qualifications

Position Summary:  

​​Senior-level accounting professional responsible for overseeing an organization's financial operations and reporting. This role reports to the Director of Finance and plays a critical role in strategic financial planning and compliance.​ 

 

Essential Functions of the Job: 

​​Key Responsibilities 

• ​Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow reports. 

• ​Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets, monitor spending, and forecast future financial performance. 

• ​Internal Controls: Design and implement internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulations. 

• ​Audit Oversight: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate   reporting. 

• ​Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax laws and financial regulations across jurisdictions. 

• ​Team Leadership: Manage accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. 

• ​Strategic Planning: Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning. 

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): ​​ 

• ​Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret financial data and drive insights. 

• ​Leadership & Team Management: Capable of leading accounting teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts. 

• ​Strategic Planning: Involvement in long-term financial strategy and resource allocation. 

• ​Communication: Clear and effective communication with stakeholders across departments. 

• ​Project Management: Skilled in managing financial projects, including automation and process improvement. 

• ​Technological Proficiency: Comfort with digital tools, data analytics, and automation technologies. 

• ​Ethical Judgment: High standards of integrity and ethical decision-making. 

• ​ERP System Implementation: Leading or supporting ERP rollouts (SAP, Oracle, JDE) to streamline financial operations. 

• ​Data Integration: Ensuring accurate data migration and integration across departments. 

• ​Automation & Reporting: Using ERP tools to automate workflows and generate real-time financial reports. 

• ​Compliance & Controls: Leveraging ERP systems to enforce internal controls and meet regulatory requirements 

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Education and Experience: 

​​​Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required.  

​10+ years of progressive experience in accounting is required; preferably with at least 3 years as an operating unit controller.​