A CorporateController is a seniorlevel executive responsiblefor overseeing the overall financial management and accountingfunctions of a corporation.
This role involves managing theaccounting team ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financialreporting developing and enforcing accounting policies andmaintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
The CorporateController plays a critical role in strategic financial planningbudgeting and risk management working closely with the CFO andother senior executives to support the companys financialgoals.
KeyResponsibilities :
- FinancialManagement :
- Overseeall accounting operations including general ledger accounts payableaccounts receivable payroll and taxcompliance.
- Ensure the timely and accuratepreparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP andother regulatory requirements.
- Monitor thecompanys financial performance providing insights andrecommendations to seniormanagement.
- FinancialReporting :
- Leadthe preparation and presentation of consolidated financial reportsfor internal and external stakeholders including quarterly andannual reports.
- Ensure compliance with SECreporting requirements if applicable.
- Reviewand approve all financial statements and reports prepared by theaccountingteam.
- InternalControls andCompliance :
- Developimplement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard thecompanys assets and ensure the integrity of financialdata.
- Ensure compliance with all relevantaccounting standards regulatory requirements and companypolicies.
- Coordinate and manage internal andexternal audits ensuring timely and accuratecompletion.
- BudgetingandForecasting :
- Leadthe annual budgeting process working closely with department headsto develop accurate and achievablebudgets.
- Oversee the preparation of financialforecasts and analyze variances between actual results and budgetedfigures.
- Provide strategic financial insightsto support business decisionmaking and longtermplanning.
- TeamLeadership andDevelopment :
- Managementor and develop the accounting team ensuring high performanceand professional growth.
- Set performance goalsconduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback andtraining.
- Foster a collaborative andhighperforming work environment within the finance and accountingdepartments.
- StrategicPlanning :
- Workclosely with the CFO and other senior executives to develop andimplement the companys financialstrategy.
- Participate in strategic initiativessuch as mergers and acquisitions capital raising and corporaterestructuring.
- Evaluate financial risks andopportunities advising management on potential impacts to thecompanys financialhealth.
- ProcessImprovement :
- Continuouslyassess and improve accounting processes and systems to enhanceefficiency accuracy and scalability.
- Lead orparticipate in the implementation of new accounting software orsystemupgrades.
- RiskManagement :
- Monitorand manage financial risks including credit liquidity andoperational risks.
- Ensure adequate insurancecoverage and compliance with financial covenants and othercontractualobligations.
Qualifications :
- Education : Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; CPA orMBA stronglypreferred.
- Experience : 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 yearsin a senior management role preferably as a Controller or AssistantController.
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