Controller

Firman Power Equipment Inc • Peoria, AZ

9d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for honest and accurate financial leadership in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role ensures adequacy of internal controls and advises all levels of management of insightful internal and external customer financial analysis needed to help drive profitable growth. The Controller leads the Company’s financial operations, which include internal reporting, commissions reporting, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), bank reconciliations, and risk management.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• At least eight (8) years of finance experience, including at least two (2) years in U.S. market or overseas financial management.
• Proficient in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and tax systems.
• Strong leadership, with cross-cultural communication, and stress management skills.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, and make decisions quickly is a must.
• Keeps management informed of significant issues and actions being taken to address and/or improve the situation.
• Must be able to convey and present information in a way that influences others and successfully builds collaboration.
• Respects confidentiality of privileged information.
• Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts.
• Supports the Company Values.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued personal and professional growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) membership preferred.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes financial strategies aligned with business goals to support growth and profitability.
• Prepares and audits monthly accruals for both the “soft close” and month end financials.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the Company’s performance.
• Owns the annual and mid-year budgeting and forecasts process.
• Reports on significant budget differences to management after each month end.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Oversees daily financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, cost control, and analysis, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensures that company general ledger (GL), fixed assets, payroll, customer billing, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), inventory systems, bank reconciliations, and routines operate accurately, effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Reconciles all import costing records against published parent company pricelists and coordinates the calculation of any importer of record changes (e.g. tariffs rebates) as necessary.
• Manages tax compliance, filings, and planning for the U.S. region.
• Works with and leads both internal and external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Leads the local finance team to enhance capabilities, optimize processes, and improve efficiency and teamwork.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.
• Participates in business operations, provides financial solutions and decision support, and assesses financial risks for major investments or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) projects.
• Oversees the production of financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis or when necessary.
• Calculates and audits Representative Sales Commission reporting and follows up when questions arise.
• Recommends business control process improvements and participates in operational approvals if required.
• Attends meetings and training as needed.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior