Financial Controller

Access Labs•Jupiter, FL

37d

About The Position

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, compliance, cash flow management, and tax requirements. This role involves leading and developing the accounting and finance team, as well as improving finance systems and processes. The Financial Controller will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial insights and recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Typically 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including supervisory or management experience.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, budgeting, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet applications.
Strong financial and accounting knowledge.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong organizational and deadline-management abilities.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience managing audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
Maintain the general ledger and oversee account reconciliations.
Review financial results and investigate significant variances.
Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
Maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and performance dashboards.
Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, and other key financial indicators.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
Support business planning and strategic decision-making.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate controls.
Maintain appropriate approval authorities and segregation of duties.
Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
Manage banking relationships and bank reconciliations.
Oversee payment processes and cash management.
Prepare cash-flow forecasts and identify potential funding requirements.
Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working-capital performance.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of applicable tax and statutory filings.
Work with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities as required.
Ensure statutory financial records and documentation are properly maintained.
Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations that may affect the organization.
Supervise and develop accounting and finance team members.
Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and deadlines.
Review the work of accounting staff and ensure appropriate quality controls.
Promote continuous improvement and professional development within the finance function.
Maintain the integrity of accounting and financial systems.
Identify opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.
Strengthen reporting, controls, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
Lead the ERP-NetSuite implementation and other finance-system or upgrades.