Financial Controller

Role:  Determine and formulate financial policies and provide overall direction within guidelines set up by company principals.  Plan and direct finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management in making educated economic decision about the company’s future.

Tasks:

• Direct/coordinate API’s financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
• Develop financial strategy including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting.
• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties. 
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. 
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. 
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies. 
• Review financial statements, activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement. 
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies and actions.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to keep management updated.
• Provide financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee the computation of taxes and preparation of tax returns in compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
• Analyze and approve budgets for funding or implementation of programs and projects.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. 
• Provide insights and data to management team regarding financial pro-forma models for investment purposes. 
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current technology while being transparent to management. 
• Hire, train and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Coordinate and direct Company banking relationships assuring concurrence with all banking covenants.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• MBA/MS – Business, Finance or related field
• 5-7 Years of hands-on accounting managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Possess strong leadership and business acumen