Financial Controller

Sr. Financial Controller

Elevate your financial expertise in the heart of beautiful Southern Utah!

Are you a visionary financial expert seeking a senior management position where you can make a profound impact on the financial health and growth of a company? Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Financial Controller in the vibrant city of Cedar City, Utah. You will play a pivotal role in managing our finance and accounting departments, providing critical financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and fuel the company's future success.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: As a Sr. Financial Controller, you will oversee all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition. Your astute financial management skills will empower you to guide and direct these departments, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Coordinate and lead the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, while diligently monitoring and reporting variances. Your insights and analysis will provide the management team, shareholders, and investors with a clear understanding of the company's financial performance and aid in making informed economic decisions.
• Timely Financial Reporting: Prepare and publish timely weekly, monthly, and annual financial information necessary for operational management and reporting to investors and shareholders. Your meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines will ensure the availability of accurate and meaningful financial data.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the preparation of regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards. Stay abreast of changes in accounting practices and research technical accounting issues to ensure the company's adherence to compliance requirements.
• Financial Control and Quality Assurance: Maintain strong internal controls over financial transactions and reporting, safeguarding the integrity and accuracy of financial information. Contribute to the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Tax Compliance and Incentives: Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Additionally, assist in identifying and securing grants and tax incentives available to new and expanding companies, maximizing the financial advantages for the organization.
• Process Improvement and Documentation: Develop and document robust business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and enhance operational efficiency. Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to streamline financial operations.

Competencies:

• Financial Management: Demonstrate exceptional financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, to guide strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.
• Technical Capacity: Possess a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Stay updated on evolving financial standards and regulations.
• Performance Management: Display strong performance management skills, ensuring effective leadership and supervision of the accounting group. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in financial practices and decision-making.
• Communication Proficiency: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility: Demonstrate credibility and professional effectiveness through your expertise, leadership, and ability to build trust among colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.

Supervisory Responsibility: In this role, you will be responsible for managing the accounting group, providing guidance, mentorship, and supervision to ensure their professional growth and success.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, showcasing your solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
• CPA certification, demonstrating your advanced knowledge of accounting and financial management.
• Ten years of hands-on accounting managerial experience, highlighting your proven track record of successfully leading finance and accounting teams.

Join our team as a Sr. Financial Controller and take your financial expertise to new heights in the vibrant and thriving city of Cedar City, Utah. Lead our finance and accounting departments, drive financial performance, and contribute to the company's growth and success. Apply now to embark on this exciting financial journey!