Financial Controller

InCharge Energy is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, including inventory management, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management. The role supports the company's strategic growth and operational efficiency, ensuring robust financial health and compliance with regulatory standards.
What You'll Do

Inventory Management:

• Oversee all aspects impacting and accounting for inventory.
• Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts.
• Compute inventory valuations and manage obsolescence reserve.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize financial metrics to guide decision-making and strategic planning.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Oversee governmental and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure property taxes, business registration filings, and sales taxes/GST are accurate and up to date in all relevant jurisdictions.

Additional Duties

Financial Analysis:

• Update, maintain, and strengthen financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Generate, review, and publish monthly reports with analysis.

Strategic Planning:

• Support Senior Management with ad hoc budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
• Work with the business to identify and validate key business assumptions.
• Incorporate assumptions into the monthly outlook/forecasts and the annual budget.

Risk Management:

• Identify risks and opportunities related to financial reporting.
• Recommend improvements.

Cash Flow Management:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of cash flow forecasts.

Training:

• Train employees in budgetary procedures and techniques.
• Ensure everyone understands the importance of budgeting.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Include but are not limited to the following: working in an office environment, sitting for extended periods, using computers and other office equipment, occasionally lifting and moving files and documents, attending meetings, and working under tight deadlines.

Your Experience and Capabilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field is preferred.

Certifications:

• CPA license required.
• Other relevant certifications may include Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Accountant (CA).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software is required.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years leading the inventory/cost accounting and/or financial reporting areas.
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements is crucial.
• Experience in liaising with internal and external audit teams, responding to questions, and tracking resolution of issues is beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are important.

Preferred Experience

• 5-10 years of progressive experience.
• Prior experience with any of the following:
  • ERP implementations (moving from QuickBooks to Microsoft Business Central specifically)
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP
  • Inventory Cost Accounting
  • Building and producing monthly reporting packages for both US GAAP financials and executive leadership reporting.

US Salary Range

$120,000-$140,000 USD

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation, yearly bonuses, and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement, generous vacation, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

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