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Financial Controller

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, who are the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you've ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you've probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries, with over 52,000 colleagues around the world.

Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. And we have the fantastic opportunity available in Traka Americas for a Financial Controller.

Part of Global Solutions, Traka Americas is the manufacturer of one of the world's first electronic key management systems. We are the global leader in innovative technology for sophisticated, intelligent key management systems and locker solutions. Traka operates in a wide variety of markets such as Healthcare, Education, Commercial Enterprise, Critical Infrastructure, Government, Hospitality & Gaming, and more.

Traka products and solutions solve real-world problems by securing, managing and auditing the keys and equipment at the heart of a successful operation from small business to fortune 100 companies.

Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…

As the Financial Controller for the Global Solutions division of ASSA ABLOY, you will have the opportunity to become a valuable member of our Accounting Operations team, making a genuine, positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Reporting to the President of Traka Americas, you oversee various key functions, including overall Financial Operations, the Order to Cash cycle, Inventory, Accounting Activities, Upstream forecasting/reporting and Collaborative planning. Working closely with the finance team and the management team, the Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring adherence to company financial standards, policies, and procedures, while preparing accurate financial reports for submission to the UK for inclusion in ASSA ABLOY's financial reports.

What you will do…

• Manage daily accounting functions for national operation with recent expansion into Canada and LATAM. Direct and supervise internal accountants which performs daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks.
• Participate in the generation of timely and accurate monthly financial and management reporting.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Ensure that accounting, control, audit and administrative duties are performed effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the US, Canada, and Latin America regions.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Utilize the ERP system to streamline financial processes, reporting, and data analysis.
• Train and guide finance team members in effectively utilizing ERP system for financial reporting and analysis, as well as monthly reporting into HFM.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Create comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the executive leadership team as needed.
• Ensure all internal and Group deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Fully support Central Finance and/or Group Finance with any additional analysis required.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Work with and develop shared services relationships to support Canadian, US and LATAM business as needed.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Manage financial operations in US, Canada and Latin America, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations and tax laws utilizing group wide financial support structure.
• Consolidate financial data from various regions for accurate and comprehensive reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to optimize liquidity and support ongoing operations and investments.
• Implement effective cash management strategies to minimize financial risks.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Develop talent within the finance department and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and supply chain, to support business initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Essential Functions:

• Payroll Administration:
  Manage payroll administration, including accurate calculation of commission payments.
• Financial Records Maintenance:
  Oversee day-to-day finance duties to maintain accurate…