Financial Controller

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Company Overview

Our client, leader in the industrial equipment industry with more than 50 years of establishment in Puerto Rico and LATAM. You are looking for a Financial Controller.

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for directing and overseeing all responsibilities of the company's general accounting team. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated controller to join our team. The Controller will play a key role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's growth and success.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage global closing activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, review transactions for proper accounting treatment, and related reporting including revenue recognition, general ledger, and reporting
• Ensure deadlines are met in accordance with company's policies and procedures
• Ensure proper evaluations, allocations, eliminations are applied appropriately
• Proactively drive efficiency through automation and streamlining accounting processes
• Design, implement and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Manage monthly flux variance analysis, balance sheet review, and thorough understanding of accounts
• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors related to the financial statement audit, provide pragmatic solutions and alternatives to challenging audit requests and inquiries
• Participate in key strategic initiatives and assist with other ad hoc project Interact with senior executives a regarding financial matters as needed
• CPA, with experience in the area of controllership, of no less than 8 years, who knows the complete accounting cycle, the preparation of complete financial statements, including notes, and has directed an accounting department.
• Manage a staff of 8+ accounting professionals

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA certification preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a financial leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Bilingual Spanish & English