Finance Controller US
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Department: Finance
Hours: 40 hours per week
Languages: English
Based in the Huntsville, you will manage the financials of our US entity. We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on professional that is not only experienced in the day to day but also keen to bring our processes to the next level.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP (monthly and annual closing)
- Ensure compliance of accounting procedures with legal and statutory local standards and requirements
- Coordinate the preparation of annual audit
- Follow all financial activities on a day to day basis and ensure they are aligned with the company’s overall objectives and vision
- Work with the Group Finance & Accounting team to elaborate a business plan and forecast for US Entities
- Define and coordinate improvements of procedures and work flows in the financial area
- Improve our accounting system and internal control
- Develop and lead initiatives to identify operating costs, variances and develop performance
- Oversee local accounting team (1 person)
- Share best practices, and personal expertise inside and outside the global finance team
Your profile and skills:
- Dynamic and proactive personality that is willing to grow and has a good understanding of business needs while being able to think outside the box
- Degree in Accounting, CPA required
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
- 5+ years of hands on accounting experience
- Prior Audit experience a plus
- Very good command of MS-Office in particular of Excel (i.e. Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)
- Team spirit with a structured and solution oriented approach
- Ability to work across functional lines and be a good business partner
- Experience with Quickbooks and Unleashed is a plus
- Fluent in English