Financial Controller

Job Description

Title: Financial Controller, Finance

Location: Pompano Beach, FL (This is not a remote position)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director of Finance/VP of Finance

Full time         

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, or Comptroller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.  Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

Additional Duty

• COE Activity 10% of work week

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Advanced degree in accounting.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent account software user and administration skills.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Astute attention to details
• Commitment to accuracy and integrity of all data, reports, and communications.
• Ability to obtain cooperation and support from a broad range of people.
• Ability to effectively respond to extremely sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and re-establish priorities as necessary.
• Must have clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the company to obtain, analyze and discuss information.
• Ability to understand, develop and refine processes.
• Self-starter capable of working with little to no supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to deal effectively with a wide range of situations and personalities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, bend and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.