The Controller manages financial activities, ensures compliance, oversees reporting, and supports strategic decision-making to maintain financial health.
Job Summary:
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the organization, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, optimizing financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. This role includes financial planning, reporting, risk management, and internal controls to maintain the financial health of the company.
Objectives
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide insights for strategic planning.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
- Establish and enforce internal financial policies and controls.
- Ensure adherence to tax laws, corporate regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies for audits and compliance matters.
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring efficiency and professional development.
- Support senior management with financial insights for business growth.
- Develop financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business expansion and investment decisions.
- Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives to maximize profitability.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in in the use of MS Office, ERP systems and financial software (eg. Sage, QuickBooks, Service Titan and Coins).
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work under pressure.
Travel
Occasional travel is required for this position.
Top Skills
Coins
Erp Systems
MS Office
Quickbooks
Sage
Service Titan
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