Financial Controller

Our client, a financial service based company looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting/finance team in all aspects of the financial operations.

The responsibilities of the Financial Controller includes, elevating the Finance team, automate A/P A/R processes, and improve financial reporting and analytics capabilities.

The Financial Controller will lead a finance team and be responsible for every facet of the company finances including: accounts payable and receivable, cash management, closings and reconciliations, financial reporting and analytics, taxes, and cost savings.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization against term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts
• Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plans
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by business unit, forecast vs. budget, and weekly cash flow
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
• Oversee weekly cash management
• Oversee accounting and AP AR Department, approve payables and aging receivables
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
• Create/lead financial planning and analysis department
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
• Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, auditors, and officials
• Utilize modeling and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team

Skills:

• 5 years minimum experience as a Financial Controller
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and teamwork – and ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Location: Lakewood NJ
Salary: $150K