Finance Director, Corporate Controller

Kalsec; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Director, Corporate Controller to oversee their financial operations globally. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing a finance team, and strategizing financial growth objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting and extensive experience in financial management and leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Experience in managing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global financial operations and compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal controls.
• Lead financial close activities and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Management Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The Finance Director, Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the global financial operations of the company. This role includes ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and leading the financial accounting team to support the company's strategic goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards across different regions.

2. Internal Controls : Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

3. Monthly Close Process: Coordinating global financial close activities

4. Accounting: Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset and inventory analysis

5. Audit Coordination: Supervising the annual financial audit

6. Accounting Policy: Creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues

7. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the global finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. (4 direct reports)

8. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth objectives.

9. Special Projects : Lead or participate in special projects as required, such as system implementations or process improvements.

10. Financial Software: Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting ERP database, as needed

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or related field

Preferred:

• MBA, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant

Equipment Operation :

• General office equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Travel :

• Up to 25% travel

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