Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role plays a critical leadership function in financial management, compliance, and process improvement, while partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable)
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting for management and external stakeholders

Accounting Operations

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense accruals
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and audit requirements
• Coordinate external audits and act as primary audit liaison

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Set performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Partner with FP&A and leadership on budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations and insights

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proven experience managing teams and complex close processes

Preferred

• Public accounting background
• Experience in [industry-specific experience, e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, healthcare]
• ERP system experience (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

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