Group Financial Controller (HK-based | US & Canada Exposure Required)

Prime Cellar (H.K.) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Cellar (H.K.) Limited is seeking a highly capable Group Financial Controller to own financial operations across multiple jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada. The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and a strong knowledge of US and Canadian accounting practices.

Key responsibilities include consolidations, internal controls, tax coordination, and partnering with ownership to drive financial planning and performance across all entities.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity and multi-country accounts.
• Strong knowledge of US accounting standards and tax considerations (required).
• Experience with Canadian accounting and tax (preferred).
• Hands-on accounting systems experience (QuickBooks is a plus).
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to own end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts for entities in HK, US, and Canada.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports.
• Develop financial reporting packages for management review.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and performance across entities.
• Supervise bookkeeping (internal or outsourced).
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and reconciliations.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Data analysis

Communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

We are a privately held group with diversified business interests across the United States, Hong Kong, and Canada, including operating entities, investment holdings, and personal asset management.

We are seeking a highly capable, trustworthy, and hands-on Group Financial Controller to take full ownership of our financial operations, reporting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a key leadership role working directly with ownership, responsible for bringing structure, visibility, and control to all financial matters.

Role Summary

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for end-to-end financial management across all entities, including corporate and personal financial oversight.

This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional who can operate both strategically and hands-on, with strong knowledge of US and Canadian accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full set of accounts for all entities across Hong Kong, United States, and Canada

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports

Develop clear financial reporting packages for management review

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance across all entities

Supervise and manage all bookkeeping functions (internal staff and/or outsourced)

Review and ensure accuracy of all financial records and reconciliations

Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures

Compliance & Tax Coordination

Ensure compliance with local regulations in HK, US, and Canada

Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax advisors

Oversee tax filings, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements

Systems & Process Improvement

Improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting efficiency

Manage accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent)

Strategic Financial Support

Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Support business operations, investments, and special projects

Manage personal financial matters for ownership, including tracking assets, expenses, and investments

Coordinate with advisors on tax, estate, and financial planning

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Experience

Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience, preferably in a managerial role

Proven experience handling multi-entity and multi-country accounts

Strong knowledge of US accounting standards and tax considerations (required)

Experience with Canadian accounting and tax (highly preferred)

Skills

Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting

Hands-on experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks experience is a plus)

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented and highly accountable

Proactive, independent, and able to take full ownership

Strong communication skills (English required; Cantonese/Mandarin a plus)

Comfortable working directly with business owners

Why Join Us

Direct exposure to ownership and decision-making

Opportunity to build and streamline a multi-country finance function

Long-term, stable role with high level of trust and responsibility

Flexible and dynamic working environment

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus (to be discussed)

Personal Attributes

Detail-oriented and highly accountable

Proactive, independent, and able to take full ownership

Strong communication skills (English required; Cantonese/Mandarin a plus)

Comfortable working directly with business owners

Why Join Us

Direct exposure to ownership and decision-making

Opportunity to build and streamline a multi-country finance function

Long-term, stable role with high level of trust and responsibility

Flexible and dynamic working environment

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus (to be discussed)

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