This organization is in the market for a seasoned professional who thrives in the field of Accounting! As the Controller of their swiftly expanding company, you will spearhead a dynamic team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this critical role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of their business’s operational structure. This position demands a veteran leader who:

• Exhibits profound knowledge and expertise in accounting principles and control mechanisms.
• Has a proven track record of scaling departments through innovative, strategic, and structured methodologies.
• Excels in fostering, guiding, and nurturing a team of prospective leaders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Spearheading the strategy and execution of all accounting functions.
• Overseeing the compilation and consolidation of all essential financial data to ensure precise and timely accounting of business outcomes.
• Leading the coordination and preparation of internal and external financial statements.
• Facilitating the month-end closing process, orchestrating research, and rectifying journal entries for account discrepancies, preparing closing journal entries, posting accrual entries, and conducting detailed variance analysis.
• Conducting comprehensive reviews of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Evaluating, optimizing, and overseeing the accounting and internal control systems.
• Ensuring the optimal functionality of accounting software and supporting databases.
• Leading the coordination activities with external auditors.
• Directing regulatory reporting, inclusive of tax planning and compliance.
• Overseeing the maintenance of a robust fixed asset system and capital budgeting process.
• Playing a significant role in the formulation and review of the annual budget and performance forecasts.
• Recruiting, nurturing, and retaining a skilled team of professionals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of managerial experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• CPA and/or other relevant professional licenses are preferred.
• An unyielding passion for accounting and financial stewardship.
• Extensive experience in overseeing complex accounting structures.
• Expertise in implementing stringent timelines and controls.
• Mastery in tax planning and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and adaptability.
• Process-driven with a keen focus on time management.
• Adept at establishing controls with meticulous monthly timelines.
• Proven experience managing and expanding large teams.
• Initiating and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.

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