Financial Controller

Job summary

Oversee financial statement preparation, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, payroll, and account analysis while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting. Maintain internal controls and collaborate across departments to provide financial insights that support business decisions.

Job details

Duties Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage the month-end close process, including account reconciliation and analysis. Develop and implement budgeting processes to support financial planning and forecasting. Supervise accounts payable and payroll functions to ensure timely processing of transactions. Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Utilize accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero for efficient financial management. Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that drive business decisions. Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role within a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including budgeting and account reconciliation. Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero is essential. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities effectively. Experience Budgeting: 10 years (required) Accounting software: 10 years (required) Licence/Certification Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

What you’ll do

Oversee financial statement preparation, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, payroll, and account analysis while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting. Maintain internal controls and collaborate across departments to provide financial insights that support business decisions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required; an equivalent certification is also referenced, with CPA preferred. The role requires 10 years of budgeting and accounting software experience, strong accounting knowledge, analytical and organizational skills, and experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar corporate role.

Listed skills

• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Month-End Close
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Account Analysis
• Accounting Software
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage

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