Financial Controller

Job Summary:

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Controller. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting practices, working closely with external CPA firms, and providing comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to HQ. A key part of this role is the ability and desire to work in a team environment collaborating with various departments to support key business decisions and ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws. The Controller will be based in Columbus, Ohio, and after an initial training will enjoy a hybrid work schedule. She/he will be required to travel to Dallas, TX when needed to meet the local team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting: Ensure proper accounting is maintained and met in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monthly Closure: Perform monthly closures ensuring deadlines are met, reporting is complete and accurate, and variances are explained and documented.
• Financial Planning: Perform quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-term plans.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L and Balance sheets, including revenue recognition, accruals calculation, reserves calculation, and adjustments, for timely management reporting.
• Sales and Margin Analysis: Directly manage the sales and margin closure of the subsidiary, providing analysis by customer, product line, and projects.
• Profitability Tracking: Work closely with Sales and Project Management to track project profitability.
• Business Analysis Support: Assist the General Manager in business analysis and key business decisions, including variance analysis, cost reductions, profitability enhancement, Capex returns, planning, and forecasting.
• Credit Collections Management: Oversee credit collections, including credit limit determination, AR overdue tracking, settlements with external customers, and cooperation with law firms for collections.
• Accounts Reconciliation: Maintain accurate accounts reconciliation.
• Internal Controls: Ensure quarterly internal controls are maintained as per the corporate calendar.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as the single point of contact for external and internal auditors.

Requirements:

• BA Degree a must
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Above average Excel skills.
• Knowledge of project accounting is a huge plus.
• Ability to meet short deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reports to CFO