Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Fl Networks is a leading provider of telecommunications services between the US and Mexico. We provide connectivity and managed services to Fortune 1000 companies, telecommunications, and cable companies over a fiber optic network that spans over 35,000 miles between both countries.

We are looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team to help support our growth. This position will be based in El Paso, Texas.

The Role:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading, supporting and developing the accounting operations of the Company, while driving efficiency and automation. This includes overseeing the production of internal and external financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk. The Corporate Controller is also responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the Companys reported financial results, and ensuring the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (USA and Mexico) and international financial reporting standards (Latin America). The position will require the skill set of a strong financial leader.

The Responsibilities:

Management

• Oversee the operations of the accounting function, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the Companys goals and objectives.
• Direct various accounting departments, including financial reporting, accounting operations, and tax.
• Implement and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Direct the month-end close process.
• Work with Management to develop annual and long-range strategic plans.

Reporting

• Responsible for timely preparation of internal and external Financial Statements, including annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance analysis reporting.
• Perform technical accounting research and ensure that proper GAAP accounting treatment is performed for all transactions.
• Responsible for the determination and documentation of the treatment for complex or non-routine transactions, including communication to Management of accounting implications to the Company.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data.
• Support the CFO by preparing/reviewing budgets, forecasts, periodic Board reporting, and other finance reporting deliverables, as required.

Compliance

• Responsible for managing all external and statutory audits, including provision of information to external auditors.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

The Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required. MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate accounting, and 3+ years managing teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge and leadership of accounting operations. Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a large, diverse, high performing professional accounting team in multiple locations.
• Ability to work and interact with other departments.
  
• Strong ERP systems experience, preferably in NetSuite.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate sound business judgment and keep key executives and team members informed on essential matters.
• Fully bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish.

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