FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

For our client, an European multinational company operating in the Industrial Automation sector, we are looking for the FINANCIAL CONTROLLER.

Main responsibilities:

• Overseeing the accuracy of accounting processes and the preparation of the monthly and yearly financial statements of the company;
• Coordination of the accounting team and supervision of their accounting related tasks (cash handling, logistics, sales);
• Monthly P&L and Balance sheet preparation (Revenue recognition, accruals calculation, reserves calculation and adjustments) for the execution of reports for company s management;
• Preparation of reports for parent company, according to Group standards of accounting and timely submission: sales and margins reports, monthly P&L report, Balance Sheet, Trade Working Capital, Capex, Headcount and other reports in accordance with the guidelines of the Group;
• Credit collections management including credit limit determination, AR overdue tracking, settlements with external customers, cooperation with law firms engaged in collection
• Controlling the entire P&L with focus on industrial controlling (product cost, inventory value, operations costs) and on related variance analysis
• Planning cash flow for future periods and reporting cash flow and plans for cash flow to the parent company;
• Working closely with Sales and Project Management for Projects profitability tracking
• Supporting the Annual Physical Inventory together with Procurement and Logistics Manager;
• Working closely with the General Manager and the BoD on the financial issues and immediate notification of identified findings;
• Contribution and implementation of financial system standards within the company;
• Maintain accurate account reconciliations;
• Make sure the ERP provides the necessary information for company reporting;
• Developing the Annual Operating Plan and 3YP in cooperation with the GM;
• Analysis and monitoring of the approved annual operating plan;
• Support Regional Controller in promoting compliance with Corporate policies and procedures
• Understand, adhere and maintain financial policies and procedures of internal audit;
• Single point of contact for internal and external auditors.

Main requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, preferable CPA
• Knowledge of US GAAP mandatory
• Strong knowledge of book-keeping rules and international standards along with commercial acumen, knowledge of IFRS
• 10 years of management position experience in accounting and financial controlling
• Multi-site and international experience
• Ability to work independently as well as to manage teams to meet objectives
• Ensure team and talent development
• Build a strong and trusted relationship with the local leadership team as well as the corporate one
• Excellent analytical skills
• Preferable knowledge of HFM, SAP, and SAP Business One, or equivalent ERP
• Flexibility and ability to meet short deadlines

Job location:

Greater Orlando, FL

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Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.