Financial Controller

Bangor, United States | Posted on 16/08/2024

• Work Experience Minimum of ten years of accounting, audit, and financial experience with strong knowledge of accounting principles and corporate taxation.
• City Bangor
• Province Maine
• Country United States
• Postal Code 04401

Aboutthe Role:

Ourclient, a global leader in aviation services, is seeking a highly skilled

Financial Controller to oversee and manage their accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership position reporting directly tothe CEO, with responsibility for maintaining financial systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading an accounting team of 8 full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Maintain and develop internal control procedures to protect company assets.
• Prepare and review budgets, financial projections, and monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returnswith a third-party CPA firm.
• Ensure compliance with new accounting standards and emerging guidance.
• Coordinateexternal financial statement audits and prepare requested documents.
• Develop and review accounting policies.
• Managethe maintenance of fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Resolveaccounting and financial management issues in collaboration with team members.
• Supervise,train, and evaluate the accounting department staff.
• Reviewgeneral ledger reconciliations prepared by staff accountants.
• Monitor and report job status activity and job profitability.
• Maintain relationships with bankers, external accountants, and insurance agents.
• Overseepayroll processing and benefit administration with a third-party service provider.
• Managethe company 401k plan.
• Assist with special projects and assignments related to financial decisions.
• Serveas an informational resource for federal and state examiners, and internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide financial management support for projects as requested by Senior Management.
• Offerfinancial advice to the CEO and proactively prepare for future requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree in finance, accounting, or economics required; master’s degree or professional designation (e.g. CPA or CMA) highly preferred.
• Minimumof ten years of accounting, audit, and financial experience with strong knowledge of accounting principles and corporate taxation.
• Significant experience in a commercial environment, preferably with some exposure to theaviation industry.
• Demonstratedmanagement and supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and conceptual thinking.
• Experience with Quantum ERP preferred but not required.

Onoffer:

• Akey leadership role in a leading global aviation services company.
• Adynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree in finance, accounting, or economics required; master’s degree or professional designation (e.g. CPA or CMA) highly preferred.
• Minimumof ten years of accounting, audit, and financial experience with strong knowledge of accounting principles and corporate taxation.
• Significant experience in a commercial environment, preferably with some exposure to theaviation industry.
• Demonstratedmanagement and supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and conceptual thinking.
• Experience with Quantum ERP preferred but not required.

Onoffer:

• Akey leadership role in a leading global aviation services company.
• Adynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.