Job Description
Job Description
Financial Controller
Client is seeking a full-time Financial Controller to provide oversight, training, assistance and support to the accounting department to ensure all tasks are managed timely and accurately. This position will be responsible for managing the month-end and accounting staff, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic. Ultimately responsible for providing timely and detailed financial reporting to the executive management team.
Accounting & Administration
- Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements.
- Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting.
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate / overhead cost allocation, and indirect cost wrap rates.
- Analysis of financials comparing to prior months / years, identifying changes and potential causes for fluctuations.
- Preparation, review & analysis of job profitability with division leaders
Audit Activities
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns.Enhance and implement financial accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external quarterly audits.Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience managing full month-end close or equivalent.Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting reporting packages.Knowledge and understanding of QuickBooks.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management.