Finance Controller Job Description

Finance Controller Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Finance Controller to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit;
  • Publish complete and timely financial statements to company executives;
  • Account for any budget variances and report significant discrepancies to management;
  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements;
  • Schedule payments for accounts payable promptly;
  • Files any necessary reports and taxes;
  • Oversees the daily operations of accounts payable, assist with accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll;
  • Maintain an organized and orderly filing system of all accounting documents;
  • Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company-s performance;
  • Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned;
  • Provides financial analysis;
  • Produces financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times;
  • Superb mathematical skills;
  • High attention to detail;
  • Excellent time management skills;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software;
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and NetSuite software.