Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department which includes staff accountant and analyst responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis

• Oversee all of the company's accounting practices, including accounting and finance departments,

• Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts; working with the President, VP of Sales and other department heads as well as the management team in Company's Taiwan headquarters.

• Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, internal control, and conservation of assets.

• Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

• Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.

• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.

• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.

• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.

• Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.

• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.

• Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.

• Maximizes return and limits risk including assistance in obtaining all necessary licenses and proper maintenance of all insurance required.

• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyze financial statements and management reports to pinpoint potential weak areas.

• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

• Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.

• Review contracts and legal documents and work with outside legal counsel in dealing with various legal matters.

• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

• A minimum of 10 years experience in an advanced management role.

• CPA designation required with experience working with Big 4 companies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.

• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracts negotiation, and change management.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

• Work requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.

• Requires the ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.

• Experience in system implementation and Net Suite preferred.

• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.

• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

• Fluency in Mandarin both written and spoken is preferred but not required.