Global Finance Controller – US & Canada

Acapella Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting for US and Canada entities from Hertford. The role requires leading the UK-based US finance team, managing cash flows, and ensuring accuracy in month-end close and statutory returns.

The person will drive budgeting processes, oversee audits, and implement improvements across the finance function while maintaining strong controls and currency handling expertise.

Qualifications

• Professional finance qualification CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a management accounting role with team leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems and currency conversions.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly balance sheet, P&L and cash flows for US and Canada entities.
• Manage entity cash flows and timely payments to head office.
• Lead the US finance team based in the UK and support department objectives.
• Review monthly subsidiary gross profit and expenses for accuracy.
• Oversee month end procedures and accounting controls.
• Prepare monthly HST and other statutory returns.
• Supervise customer chargebacks and follow up with customers.
• Oversee customer collections and supplier payments.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis with management commentary.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Manage inventory valuations and reconciliations with third party warehouses.
• Coordinate external and statutory audits; support annual budget preparations for US/Canada.
• Identify issues and implement process improvements across the department.
• Handle ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting for US and Canada entities from Hertford. The role requires leading the UK-based US finance team, managing cash flows, and ensuring accuracy in month-end close and statutory returns.

The person will drive budgeting processes, oversee audits, and implement improvements across the finance function while maintaining strong controls and currency handling expertise.