Cluster Financial Controller

Role Overview

• Overseeing accounting operations of the companies in the designated cluster; and their subsidiaries, if any
• Creating an organizational structure within the accounting department to facilitate the achievement of the department’s short-term goals and long-term objectives
• Supervising any and all transaction-processing operations for the respective cluster
• Overseeing any outsourced accounting functions for the respective cluster
• Coordinating with colleagues to prepare the annual reports for the companies in the respective cluster
• Working with the GM, RGM, and other relevant colleagues as appropriate to produce the annual budget and predict budget forecasts
• Maintaining a comprehensive system of accounting records for the respective cluster
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable departments, and scheduling all timely payments for accounts payable and debt repayment
• Ensuring adequate procedures are in place for Accounts Receivable in accordance with contractual credit terms and ensuring the necessary follow-up to have compliance
• Maintaining an adequate system of budgets and controls created to mitigate risk
• Ensuring the accuracy of the organization’s financial results and reports
• Publishing complete, accurate, and timely financial statements to company executives, shareholders, and the board
• Accounting for any budget or forecast variances and reporting significant discrepancies to management
• Analyzing variances to identify and elevate specific opportunities for improvement
• Recommending benchmarks for the measurement of company financial performance goals for the respective cluster
• Analyzing capital investments, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions
• Analyze and evaluate new business opportunities including participation in business proposals and negotiations
• Actively participate in establishment and review of contract terms and condition
• Filing fiscal and regulatory reports with the appropriate government agencies according to their requirements including monthly, quarterly, annually or other as specified
• Scheduling all timely payments for accounts payable and debt repayment
• Maintain a system of controls over all transactions
• Comply with all local, state, country, and/or federal tax filings and reporting requirements
• Managing and mentoring junior personnel in the accounting department
• Completing periodic bank reconciliations
• Finding and implementing reasonable discounts for accounts payable as appropriate
• Collaborating with external auditors as needed
• Generating financial reports periodically and as needed by upper management
• Collaborating with other internal financial representatives to identify and support implementation of best practices including processes and systems
• Understanding of the need to communicate resource issues prior to ultimate deadlines to support alignment of expectations and the possibility to obtain additional support as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred
• 5+ years of bookkeeping, finance, accounting experience preferred
• Experience with International Financial Accounting (IFRS) rules, regulations, and finance practices; and knowledge of different currencies and exchange rates
• Knowledge of international labor laws, unions, collective agreements, pension, and retirement practices
• Superb mathematical and analytical skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Sufficient interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and deliver information in a timely and accurate manner
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Domestic and international travelling opportunities, approximately 50% of the time