Commercial Financial Controller - Beverly, MA

• Rapidly growing, highly profitable, financially stable employer.
• High exposure role

About Our Client

My client is a privately owned international group within manufacturing and consumer products. They operate with a flat tier structure, a collaborative culture and a strong record of financial stability and growth. Their next Controller will lead the United States finance function while supporting strategic leadership across the business.

Job Description

Reporting into the Group Finance Director (overseas), this role combines financial control, team leadership and strategic partnership. The Financial Controller will lead the US based accounting team, strengthen internal controls, ensure accurate reporting and support the commercial and operational decision making. The position requires strong technical accounting experience, an analytical mindset and the ability to work closely with international stakeholders in multiple timezones. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead, develop and mentor the accounting team and oversee department performance
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure full GAAP compliance
• Prepare monthly financial statements across PNL, balance sheet, cash flow and KPIs
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to senior leadership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Oversee royalty accounting, compliance requirements and financial policies
• Partner with external auditors and support tax and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with international teams on intercompany reporting and systems development

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful applicant will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience,
• Team Management experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience overseeing AR, AP, inventory management, income statements and cash flow
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational capability
• Proactive, analytical and comfortable improving processes and systems
• Advanced analytical skills and experience with financial modeling preferred

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the United States based finance function within a stable and growing international business. The role provides direct exposure to senior leadership, strategic involvement in shaping the financial direction of the company and long term development within an expanding global group.

Contact

Tom Smith

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