Financial Controller Job Description

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Financial Controller Introduction:

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to help us plan and meet financial goals. This position gives you a ‘seat at the table’ as we develop our financial strategy. The Controller will assist with accounting and record-keeping as well as management of other finance activities. You’ll also manage our amazing accounting team and support them with tasks when needed.

Financial Controller Responsibilties:

This role reports to our CFO. Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all financial and accounting operations, reporting, and procedures
• Monitor internal controls
• Manage personnel who maintain the day-to-day accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, expense reports & reimbursements and payroll
• Work alongside our CFO and CEO to develop strategic, operational and financial planning and modeling
• Assist HR with hiring in the finance department
• Provide and present status reports for stakeholders and management
• Support the accounting team with audit and tax process, reporting, and payment
• Oversee the legal, insurance, and financial risk management for the company
• Support our month-end and year-end close process
  
  

Financial Controller Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting
• Post-secondary degree in Business, with a focus in Accounting
• CPA or CMA designation required for this role
• Experience developing financial strategy
  
  

Financial Controller Core Skills:

• Accounting
• Time management
• Financial reporting
• Presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Strategy planning
• Decision-making
• Stakeholders
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Financial reporting
• Compliance
• Audits
• Budget development
  
  

Alongside Pro Tip:

Think about your company’s succession planning. Do you intend for the selected candidate to eventually move up to a higher position, such as CFO?  If so, make sure to think ahead to leadership qualities and strategic thinking you’d want to see in a CFO. Keep this in mind as you interview and select a candidate.