Financial Controller (closed)
This job will require the most dynamic, brightest, superstar candidate we can find
3 year old company has doubled in size each year and has a terrific strategic growth plan that will continue. Need a hybrid Accounting, operation, strategic finance, 5-9 year person who will impact bottom line, work closely with Senior Management, and grow with them.
$75-$100K base salary + target bonus...this is a start and will grow
4-9 years of experience preferred with CPA and or MBA
Top education
Company Background
The Company is a high growth trading and contract manufacturing firm. We engage in trade, trade finance, logistical solutions, manufacturing, sourcing, and global distribution. We are a highly motivated team with a shared passion for entrepreneurship, working in a fast-paced environment.
Company Culture
We value strong analytical, problem-solving mindsets and those with sound business judgment who can clearly identify issues, then present creative and practical solutions via effective communication.
Responsibilities
● Act as liaison between the Company's Accounting operations and the Company's:
○ Executive Team, Procurement Department, Sourcing Department, Sales Department, and Treasury Department
● Execute day-to-day Accounting operations
○ Revenue recognition - customer invoices, discounts, rebates, and payment receipts
○ Oversee COGS and SG&A payables processing initiated by Accounting support staff
○ Process payables cash outflows in Accounting and Treasury modules
○ Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
● Interact directly with the Executive Team to implement change and build processes for our growing organization
○ Drive Accounting system migration from Quickbooks to SAP Business One
● Financial planning, analysis, and reporting - develop recommendations for Company action
○ Monthly "key metrics" reports
Previous Work Experience
● Deep proficiency with General Ledger systems
● Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting policies
● 5-10 years of accounting experience
● Experience working within international operations and high growth companies
● Experience with relational databases
Qualifications
● Hard Skills
○ Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
○ Excellent Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Outlook, and Word
● Soft Skills
○ Superb verbal and written communication skills - demonstrated ability to structure logical arguments in verbal and written presentations
■ Highly creative, with the ability to understand the perspectives of others and the ability to communicate both effectively and compellingly
○ Proactive and motivated self-starter - ability to take ownership and run projects/tasks independently with limited resources
■ Assertive, with a high degree of self-confidence and good executive presence
○ Organized, disciplined, and process-oriented
○ Team player - teamwork is essential to our successes
○ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
○ Flexible and willing to adjust in a fast and challenging environment
If qualified, e-mail resume to douglas@alexanderbec.com
