Controller/finance manager job description

Responsible for executing the accounting and controlling functions for a region of Veolia North America's Municipal portfolio of business in conjunction with management in order to provide professional financial support, expertise and guidance to internal clients including financial management, operational management and other members of M&C Finance Department. Primary emphasis and focus for this position centers on building and analyzing the financial statements of Veolia's operational locations in the region. This includes comparison of reported results to budgets, forecasts, prior year trends in addition to the creation of ad-hoc analyses. Singularly important to these comparisons is consistent adherence to general accounting processes in the proper recording of assigned balance sheet components, revenue recognition practices and principles, COS matching and capital budgeting and expenditure reporting. Compliance with these practices ensures accurate and timely population of all required disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Executes upon the general accounting structure and processes of the organization for the regional business in conjunction with the policies and directives of the M&C Finance Department and its management

Responsible for financial statement presentation including: revenue recognition principles and practices, managing revenue and expense accruals to properly reflect incurred and earned activity according to the matching principle, provisions, and SG&A activity. This includes, but is not exclusive to, ensuring the integrity of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reporting.

Oversees and manages a staff of 3 or 4, including billing specialist(s) and financial analyst(s)

Preparation and review of the accounts receivable and allowances for contract customers.

Compliance with and execution of the detailed month-end closing schedule for M&C Finance under guidance provided by the corporate M&C Finance team, acting as the liaison to the operational and overhead teams (non-financial personnel) to assist them with variance analysis, trends, projections and compliance with deadlines and expectations.

Proposes changes to accounting and operational processes to enhance the automation and efficiency of the department.

Proposes changes to accounting and operational processes to further the aims of a strong internal control environment, which ensures the safeguarding of company assets.

Provides and analyzes financial and operating results of the business including review of internal and external financial reporting. Appraisals include comparisons in terms of revenues, costs, profitability and liquidity in comparison to budgets, forecasts and prior year trends.

Contributor to the preparation of Monthly Operating Report (MOR) for assigned reporting package, prepares bridges focusing on comparisons of working capital and profitability versus budget, forecasts and prior year results and preparing/analyzing monthly Flash and dashboard reporting.

Participation in the formulation of budgets and forecasts for assigned business units under the direction of management, working jointly with the operational and SG&A organizations to ensure the accuracy of the output prepared.

Coordination and preparation of audit workpapers as required by the external audit process, working closely with senior management to complete all audit requirements.

New position resulting from growth and expansion under the direction of the MD Chief Accounting Officer, the Financial Reporting and Accounting Control Manager in concert with the Chief Financial Officer and senior staff will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. This position may provide support, training, and coaching to business leaders and staff on all financially related matters. This position requires strategic thinking combined with exceptional attention to details, strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Acts as a control over the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, i.e., Forms 10-Q/K and 8-K. Manages the planning and execution of annual and interim financial statements preparation, in accordance with GAAP standards. Ensures timely preparation and compliance with applicable authoritative guidance. Maintains high level knowledge of GAAP, including new accounting standards, SEC rules and regulations. Creates and edits accounting and finance control manuals in finance and throughout the enterprise covering all aspects of financial reporting. Responsible for drafting business performance narratives, examining financial variance analysis, communicating results to senior leadership, delivery of daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting (e.g., 10Q and 10K reporting). Monitors and ensures timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide US GAAP interpretation, and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner. Assists in compilation of forecast submissions and revenue commentaries Builds and maintains strong relationships with key business stakeholders across the enterprise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
* At least 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a financial institution Public Accounting Experience is a Big Plus.
* At least 5 years of experience with financial statement structures and US GAAP including ability to review, assess and interpret accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements.
* Strong technical skills and experience working with large amounts of data (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Requirements

* Advanced Microsoft Office skillset (Excel, PowerPoint)
* Accounting/Control experience - a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, CIMA)
* Previous experience in financial institution preferred
* Results orientated without compromising control, strong attention to detail
* Highly skilled at problem solving, with a logical and tenacious approach
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication are must, as this position routinely interacts with employees at various levels

Background & EEO Statement

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Employment with The Bancorp includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.

The Bancorp is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender, identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Operations Finance Controller - North America provides financial leadership to the manufacturing sites in North America. This position is responsible for identifying and driving improvements within the operations and financial performance. In addition this position will also manage and drive improvements in financial reporting, planning, and operational controlling.
Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in establishing the financial direction for the manufacturing sites in North America, coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial results, plans, and forecasts.• Prepares complex financial analyses for various business opportunities, accesses associated risks, and makes recommendations.• Analyzes and interprets actual results/cost trends, explains key variances, and makes recommendations for action.• Works together with business partners in order to determine reporting needs and delivers clear reports and presentations, utilizing a variety of software packages.• Responsible for financial oversight of six manufacturing locations• Ability to influence decisions cross-functionally• Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate a company vision and mission

• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.• Contributes as a strong member of the global Operations Finance team that works to drive consistency and continuous improvement.• Manages three direct reports with the ability to teach, train, coach and mentor employees• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.• Must have effective oral, written, and presentation skills.• Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences.• Lead team through Oracle Financial and Manufacturing implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in finance or accounting, CPA/CMA or MBA preferred.• 10 years operations finance experience with strong working knowledge of financial and non-financial metrics, lean manufacturing practices, and product costing.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Management experience required

• Strong organization skills.• High level of self-motivation.• Oracle experience preferred.• Microsoft office experience required,• SAP Business Objects and Qlik experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment• Hybrid Work Model• Sitting for extended periods• Requires close visual acuity when working with computers, etc.

Posting Date3 weeks ago(9/27/2022 10:29 AM)


Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Travel 10-20%

Shift Type Day shift

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Group Inc.

Category Accounting/Finance/Pricing