Financial Controller

Lead a broad accounting and finance function with visibility across executive leadership and business operations. This role combines technical accounting, financial planning, working capital strategy, analytics, process improvement, and team leadership—ideal for a finance leader who enjoys building stronger systems, developing people, and turning financial data into actionable business decisions. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Oversee core accounting areas including the general ledger, revenue recognition, inventory, leases, fixed assets, consolidations, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis. Own external and statutory audit coordination, internal audit readiness, control remediation, and adherence to financial policies and procedures. Direct tax compliance activities across applicable federal, state, local, sales/use, customs, and other jurisdictions while partnering with outside advisors on planning and risk reduction. Manage cash forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and procurement-related controls. Improve working capital performance through stronger cash conversion, inventory utilization, collections, and DSO management. Partner with finance and department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and identification of financial risks and opportunities. Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations that clearly explain business performance, variances, cash flow drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Analyze large financial and operational data sets to identify trends and translate findings into practical business insights for leadership. Lead ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, automation, dashboard development, and workflow improvements that reduce manual effort while maintaining appropriate controls. Coach and develop accounting and finance team members, establish performance expectations, strengthen accountability, and support succession planning. Lead cross-functional initiatives, maintain current work instructions and training materials, and support acquisition due diligence and integration activities as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus. 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading finance/accounting teams and developing employees. Hands‑on experience managing full-cycle accounting functions and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, tax compliance, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, internal controls, and audit management. Ability to prepare, review, and analyze the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows and clearly explain performance to financial and non-financial leaders. Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and the operational transactions that impact the general ledger and financial statements. Advanced ERP and reporting-tool proficiency with the ability to extract, cleanse, transform, and analyze large data sets; ERP implementation or finance transformation experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills plus strong proficiency with presentation, word-processing, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar platforms. Experience in manufacturing, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, or another regulated environment strongly preferred. CPA strongly preferred; limited travel may be required. BENEFITS Competitive base compensation with eligibility for an incentive/bonus program. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus flexible spending account benefits. 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and comprehensive leave programs. High-impact leadership opportunity with broad ownership across accounting, planning, analytics, working capital, systems, and process transformation. Executive-level exposure and the opportunity to influence business decisions while building and developing a high-performing finance team. #J-18808-Ljbffr