Job Title: Financial Controller
Employment Type:Full-Time
Location: Remote (United States)
Salary: $125,000 - $210,000 per annum
Responsibilities
As the Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing and managing all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Revenue Recognition.
• Leading the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and detailed variance analysis.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Managing the month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinating with external auditors and managing the annual audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.
• Analysing financial data to identify trends, highlight risks, and present opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
• Proven work experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior-level finance or accounting role.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Significant experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Experience within the mortgage or financial services industry is highly desirable.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in modern accounting software and MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills.
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