Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations Maintains the integrity of financial systems and records. Ensures financial data is maintained, organized and archived in a responsible, accessible and highly organized manner. Analyzes competitors, evaluates demographics, prices, distribution channels and marketing outlets to increase profitability. Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions. Manages the accounting functions and corresponding staff, including Billing and Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Reporting. Reviews and approves all AP vouchers, credit charges ACH and wire reconciliations. Manages the month‑end and year‑end close processes. Oversees the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Liaises with third parties on accounting‑related matters. Implements and manages financial systems and software. Ensures proper flow of information & transactions from various sources/software. Provides reporting to external partners and stakeholders. Compliance and Internal Controls Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability. Establishes and enforces robust internal controls to safeguard assets, manage risks and maintain the integrity of financial systems and records. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, tax laws and financial reporting standards. Reviews financial journal entries to ensure compliance with appropriate standards. Reviews applicable government, federal or required reports. Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. Reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate actions are taken. Reviews financial evidence for accuracy and reasonableness. Ensures policies are administered fully, fairly and consistently. Business Risk Management Responsible for the ongoing assessment of business and company risk, identifies potential business & financial risks. Implements proper policies & procedures with the applicable department(s) for remediation. Assesses the financial impact of changes made to operations; establishes policies and procedures to ensure proper accounting and compliance applicable requirements. Financial Analysis and Performance Improvement Leads the preparation and management of the budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans and corresponding variance analyses. Analyzes financial information to identify trends and provides actionable insights of existing and evolving operating/financial issues, potential or existing risks, challenges, and opportunities. Provides financial and accounting support by analyzing performance with a focus on both revenue growth (top line) and cost efficiency (bottom line), while ensuring alignment with standards, qualitative goals and overall reputation. Analyzes financial data and prepares reports and analyses for senior management. Ensures tax compliance and manage tax planning initiatives. Handles complex financial transactions and manages cash flow. Anticipates and proactively addresses business needs and involves leadership in key decisions with high transparency. Participates in owner and business meetings to provide context and explanation for financial results as needed. Team Development & Performance Leads and mentors the accounting department as well as all other departments under the Financial Controller’s direct supervision. Fosters a positive, high‑performing culture with a focus on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. Responsible for ensuring leaders and staff are working collaboratively as “one team” and fosters an environment of teamwork, sense of unity and common loyalty, goals for each departmental function are set, monitors progress and holds managers accountable for results. Sets clear short and long‑term goals for each team member and meets regularly to ensure progress. Ensures leaders are also meeting regularly with their respective employees. Serves as a mentor to guide and consult with department heads/managers and staff as challenges and issues arise. Ongoing selection, training, development and succession planning for all staff with the support of the human resources team. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. Five years of accounting/finance experience. Three years of supervisory experience over financial accounting and reporting functions, including managing month‑end and year‑end close processes. Demonstrated understanding of accounting, finance and taxation principles and regulations. Demonstrated understanding of the preparation of GAAP, management and cash basis reporting and forecasting. Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams. Advanced proficiency in Excel. Preferred Qualifications Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced business degree. Current or former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional leadership, team building and communication (verbal, non‑verbal and written) skills. Effective in handling problems, identifying, preventing and solving problems. Strong interpersonal communication skills and exhibits a collaborative, dynamic, inspirational, assertive and proactive management/leadership style. Expertise in training, developing, motivating and managing personnel. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi‑task various projects and processes at the same time to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with clients, guests and staff. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional relationships. Mental Demands Must be able to understand and apply reasoning to complex information/data from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to comprehend, analyze, organize and prioritize a wide variety of information within time limitations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to read and perform mathematical calculations. Requires concentration, alertness and attention to detail. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor. Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members. Hours of Work Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Must be flexible with work schedule. May work evenings and weekends as needed. Working Conditions Office setting Primarily works indoors in an air‑conditioned environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May involve working at home and/or travel. Uses a personal computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, other equipment as required. Contact Interested individuals should contact View email address on click.appcast.io About Us 6AM HST is a Honolulu-based company that provides PMO implementation and support services. 6AM HST provides private job postings and referrals at no cost and may be contacted at View email address on click.appcast.io Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr 6am HST