Senior Financial Controller – Hybrid, Fixed-Term

Howden; Lakeside (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Howden in Lakeside, California, seeks a leader to run the management accounting and financial control function, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while developing a strong control environment.

This role oversees four Management Accountants, coordinates monthly close, prepares board packs, manages audits with external auditors, collaborates with Group Tax and FCA regulatory returns, and drives process improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and IFRS)
• Confident leader with proven experience of managing finance teams
• Strong communicator with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a dedication to financial accuracy and integrity
• Experienced in managing audits and working with external auditors
• Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
• Collaborative and able to build positive relationships across finance functions

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end processes with timely reporting
• Oversee judgemental areas including provisions and accruals
• Coordinate with FP&A and Finance Director on monthly/board reporting
• Own balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Ensure robust financial controls and documentation
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital movements
• Coordinate end-to-end audit processes and reporting
• Collaborate with Group Tax for timely tax submissions
• Review regulatory returns to the FCA
• Support quarterly attestations and develop the management accounts team
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and statutory standards
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Technical accounting (FRS 102/IFRS)

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Audit management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Howden in Lakeside, California, seeks a leader to run the management accounting and financial control function, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while developing a strong control environment.

This role oversees four Management Accountants, coordinates monthly close, prepares board packs, manages audits with external auditors, collaborates with Group Tax and FCA regulatory returns, and drives process improvements.