Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Working Conditions:

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

Position Summary

Senior-level accounting professional responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role reports to the Director of Finance and plays a critical role in financial planning, process improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Essential Functions

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 financial performance.

* Internal Controls:
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and support compliance.

* Audit Oversight:
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely, accurate reporting and issue resolution.

* Regulatory & Tax Compliance:
Support compliance with applicable tax laws and financial regulations, as applicable.

* Team Leadership:
Lead and develop accounting staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.

* Strategic Support:
Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support leadership decisions and long-term planning.

* Systems & Process Improvement:
Support ERP and financial systems enhancements, including automation, reporting improvements, and data integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Analytical

Skills:

Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.

* Leadership:
Proven experience leading accounting teams and partnering cross-functionally.

* Strategic Thinking:
Supports planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.

* Communication:
Clear, concise communication with stakeholders at all levels.

* Project Management:
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and process improvement initiatives.

* Technical Proficiency:
Comfortable with ERPs, reporting tools, data analytics, and workflow automation.

* Integrity:
High standards of ethics, confidentiality, and judgment.

* ERP Experience (Preferred):
Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations/upgrades (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE), including data migration, integration, and reporting enhancements.

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.

* 10+ years of progressive accounting experience required.

* Preferred: 3+ years in an operating unit controller role.