The client is seeking a Controller responsible for accounting operations and for preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, records, and reports. The role will help ensure the accuracy of the company’s ledgers and support the consolidation of subsidiary financial statements, including the accumulation and consolidation of financial data needed for accurate consolidated business results.
Key responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating accounting functions; coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements; managing the budget process and 13-week cash flow; developing and monitoring business performance metrics; and driving monthly reconciliation and consolidation efforts to provide accurate and timely data. The Controller will also complete monthly journal entries as required, prepare variance reports, reconcile inter-company accounts, resolve variances, and actively support the full month-end close cycle across AP, AR, cash, and financial statement preparation, as well as other ad hoc reporting.
The Controller will coordinate with business units to gather information for the monthly close, work with executives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the close and consolidation process, and interface with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit documentation and inquiries. The position requires a BA or BS in Accounting, with a CPA strongly preferred, and typically 4–5 years of Controller experience in a similar industry. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, familiarity with US GAAP, excellent organization and time management, strong communication and critical thinking skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach; experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.