Financial Controller

The company

Our client is the North American subsidiary of a global leader in fluid handling solutions for fuel transfer, DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), and fluid management systems. Based in Fort Lauderdale, our client is recognized as a market leader in DEF dispensing solutions.

The role:

On behalf of our client, we are searching for a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller is a hands-on leader responsible for the company’s end-to-end accounting and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely insights to support decision-making. This role partners closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive performance, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives.

The candidate:

The ideal candidate is a high‑energy, hands‑on, data-driven Financial Controller with strong business acumen, capable of acting as a business partner to the CEO and translating financial data into strategic insight.

International experience and prior exposure to reporting to a foreign headquarters are a plus.

The responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a true Business Partner to the CEO, providing proactive, data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Support pricing, margin, and profitability analyses; evaluate investments and business cases.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning, and cross-functional processes.

Controlling, Accounting, & Financial Reporting

• Supervises a team of three (AP/AR oversight, accruals, fixed assets, month-end etc.)
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reporting packages.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards (e.g., US GAAP) and company policies.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles; partner with department heads to build assumptions.
• Monitor performance vs. budget/forecast; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate external audits and support requests from auditors and financial stakeholders.
• Oversee tax compliance activities in coordination with external CPA/advisors (federal, state, sales/use tax as applicable).
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, banking, and regulatory requirements.

Treasury & Working Capital

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning; optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory).

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Ensure integrity of financial data SAP and reporting tools, lead improvements to workflows and controls.
• Drive standardization and documentation of processes (close calendar, reconciliations, approvals, reporting cadence).

Human Resources

• Coordinate payroll processing and benefits administration processes with external payroll provider (ADP).
• Maintain HR-related files and documentation ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Supports managers with recruiting activities.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding administration (forms, system access coordination, checklist completion).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting/controlling experience; prior Controller/Accounting Manager experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close/reporting requirements.
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment and manage deadlines with high accuracy.
• Prior exposure and experience reporting to a foreign-based HQ is a huge plus.

Why Join the company?

• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of a global brand in the Americas.
• Work in a dynamic environment with a clear vision for innovation and market leadership.
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.