Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller

Job Description

The Controller oversees all aspects of financial management, including general ledger accounting, reporting, cash flow forecasting, payroll, and financial controls for a growing manufacturing-focused business. This role combines hands-on transactional work with strategic forecasting, business partnering, and process improvement, serving as a key right-hand partner to the President in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

+ Run weekly accounts receivable reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and proactively manage collections.

+ Generate invoices and purchase orders on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, even at low transaction volumes.

+ Verify financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledger records, including journal entries and reconciliations.

+ Prepare monthly payroll and revise benefits, including all associated monthly and annual reporting.

+ Perform regular bank reconciliations for the primary operating account and secondary accounts, ensuring strong financial controls.

+ Create profit and loss statements and balance sheets using revenue recognition principles, including project-based and percentage-of-completion accruals.

+ Pull P&L data from Quick Books and transfer it into spreadsheets to analyze accruals, adjust entries, and post journal entries back into Quick Books.

+ Understand and explain the rationale behind accruals and provisions, including what has been provisioned and why.

+ Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end accounts with accurate, timely, and informed commentary for leadership and the board.

+ Provide business KPI analysis and reporting on projects and contracts, supporting decision-making and performance management.

+ Lead and participate in budget and forecast preparation, including 9+3 and 6+6 forecasting models to project full-year performance.

+ Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, including 13-week and 1-year cash flow projections, to support acquisition plans and business growth.

+ Collaborate with sales team members to understand project timelines, sales terms, and expected payment dates to improve cash flow visibility.

+ Open mail, perform bank runs, and manage other routine transactional finance activities as needed.

+ Raise credit memos and ensure proper documentation and posting in the accounting system.

+ Focus on financial controls and reconciliations, identifying risks and ensuring all processes are robust and well-documented.

+ Identify and drive continuous improvement across all finance processes, documenting procedures and enhancing efficiency.

+ Act as the financial lead on ad hoc projects as required, providing analysis, insight, and recommendations.

+ Deliver financial acumen coaching to the business through both formal training and informal networking, improving financial literacy across functions.

+ Serve as a business partner to the President and other departments, helping them understand financial performance and achieve company objectives.

+ Analyze and improve costing methodologies by working cross-functionally to understand different cost drivers within the manufacturing environment.

+ Oversee the annual external financial audit, including preparation of schedules, responses to queries, and coordination with auditors.

+ Manage the company's IT systems, controls, and procedures related to finance and business operations, ensuring data integrity and security.

+ Communicate effectively with internal teams and external organizations at all levels, representing the finance function professionally.

+ Adapt to changing priorities and tasks during the working day, often under time pressure, while maintaining accuracy and composure.

+ Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions of the business and related entities, facilitating effective information flow.

+ Provide coaching and mentoring within the department where required, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.

+ Promote and represent the company positively, setting a strong personal example in professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

+ Support a harmonious working environment through effective communication, collaboration, and team-working techniques.

+ Adhere to company policies and procedures, including health, safety, welfare, environmental, quality standards, and the employee handbook.

+ Undertake duties within capabilities that are consistent with the terms and conditions of employment and applicable laws.

+ Follow all applicable integrated management system documentation, including policies and procedures, and maintain compliance.

+ Take on additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by senior leadership within the finance function, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.

+ 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including journal entry preparation and reconciliation work.

+ Strong expertise in accrual accounting, including project-based accruals and…