Controller, Shared Financial Services

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Work directly with leaders of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting (collectively Financial Services) teams to direct processes, communications, financial reporting, and analysis of financial and operational results. Responsible for providing direction to Shared Financial Services management and staff related to the monthly accounting close process, financial reporting, reconciliation of accounts, maintenance and testing of internal controls, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and safeguarding of company assets.
Essential Job Duties

• Lead a team of Financial Services assistant controllers, managers, supervisors, and staff with responsibilities which include directing daily operations and the monthly accounting close process
• Work directly with corporate and region management and other departments to insure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis of financial and operational results
• Direct and supervise process improvement projects and functional team development
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial analysis and modeling tools
• Develop ad hoc reporting as requested, including focus on KPIs to manage Shared Financial Services operations
• Conduct proper and thorough analyses of complex accounting areas
• Provide ongoing support to region and field teams for leadership decision-making
• Provide direction to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Provide direction to insure safeguarding of company assets
• Provide required documentation and review support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Manage and support relations with internal and external audit teams
• Develop, mentor, and maintain a high functioning team
• Assume other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge expert; typically 10 years+ in specialized profession or equivalent including 5 years+ management experience.
• Certified public accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Experience with outsourced and offshore organizations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole statistical inference, and forecasting. Ability to apply and analyze concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management. Can present, resolve and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
• Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
• Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Sets direction and vision for major departments or multiple departments. Establishes priorities, develops policies and allocates resources for Company.
• Prioritize, organize, and oversee task and projects: responsible for outcomes.
• No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

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