CPT is one of the nation's largest independent testing laboratories, and we are looking for a strategic and experienced Financial Controller, to oversee and manage all aspects of financial management, corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury and banking relations, financial forecasting/budgets, risk management, interface with company's auditors, as well as, enhancing our financial procedures.
Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the educational and experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Purchasing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Revenue Recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analysis
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Support month and year-end close process
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Responsible for the company's treasury and banking functions
- Leading the development and implementation of internal audit programs to ensure internal control compliance.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, instituting and maintaining other planning and control procedures, and analyzing and reporting variances.
- Serving as a principal point of contact for external auditors; managing preparations and support during all financial audits.
- Implement and monitor the implementation of tax strategies to optimize tax obligations.
- Manage accounting staff and provide them with professional development guidance.
- Manage operational data and ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow, data quality checks, appropriate data uses, etc.
- Enhancing and implementing financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
- Additional controller duties as necessary
Requirements and skills
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with preparing financial statements and corporate quarterly and annual reports.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite or similar web-based accounting/ERP system.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, data analysis and reporting tools.
- A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a leadership role within a corporate setting.
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities with proven management skills.
Education and Certification Requirements
Candidates aspiring to become a Financial Controller should meet the following educational and certification criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is advantageous.
- Professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or similar is highly preferred.
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