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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Controller
Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Controller to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, accounting, and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will work closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth and profitability. Additionally, you will ensure that all financial practices are in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. You will also be expected to lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a proven track record of success in a senior financial role, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
- Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors.
- Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
- Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
- Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
- Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
- Supervise and mentor finance team members, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
- Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
- Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.
- Assist in the development and negotiation of contracts.
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
- Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and consolidation and reporting to the Company.
- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a senior financial role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience with financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proven ability to manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies.
- Ability to think strategically and provide sound financial advice.
- Experience in a publicly traded company is a plus.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial forecasting and budgeting?
- How do you ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in your financial practices?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you identified and implemented a process improvement in a financial operation?
- How do you approach mentoring and developing your finance team?
- What strategies do you use to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders?
- Can you describe a challenging financial project you managed and how you ensured its success?
- How do you stay updated with changes in financial regulations and industry standards?
- What experience do you have with ERP systems and financial software?
- How do you handle conflicts within your team or with other departments?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to provide financial advice that significantly impacted business decisions?
