Financial Controller

• Apply U.S. GAAP consistently across the general ledger, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and other financial reporting areas.
  
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including assigned responsibilities, supporting schedules, review procedures, and deadlines agreed with the CFO
  
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies and resolve or escalate material issues before closing
  
• Deliver accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting by established deadlines. Maintain complete documentation and a clear audit trail
  
• Prepare monthly bank borrowing base reports and supporting reconciliations in accordance with lender requirements.
  

• Oversee invoice coding, approvals, purchase order and receipt matching where applicable, vendor statement reconciliations, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  
• Maintain accurate AP aging and a prioritized payment schedule. Allocate available cash across approved obligations based on due dates, vendor terms, discounts, operational needs, and CFO directio
  
• Prepare short-term cash forecasts and payment proposals; monitor available funds, upcoming commitments, and forecast variances. Escalate potential cash shortfalls promptly.
  
• Prepare payment batches within approved authority and maintain segregation of duties for vendor setup, bank detail changes, payment approval, and payment release.
  
• Manage supplier rebates, commissions, credits, claims, and payments. Avoid duplicate payments, preventable late fees, and missed eligible discounts
  

• Reconcile every bank account monthly within the close calendar, with more frequent monitoring of high-volume accounts. Match receipts, disbursements, transfers, and fees to the general ledger.
  
• Investigate outstanding checks, deposits in transit, unmatched transactions, and unusual activity; document and clear reconciling items promptly and escalate exceptions to the CFO
  

      Essential Responsibilities Continued

• Oversee billing, cash receipt application, collections, AR aging, customer credits, and claims. Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger.
  
• Reconcile inventory records to the general ledger; review costing, landed costs, inventory adjustments, and slow-moving or obsolete inventory reserves. Coordinate physical count and cycle count verification with operations.
  

• Direct daily accounting workflows and coordinate AP, AR, and assistant controller responsibilities as assigned by the CFO. Manage training, workload coverage, and performance expectations for internal and outsourced personnel.
  
• Document and improve accounting procedures and controls. Identify errors, recurring reconciliation issues, and process delays, and implement practical corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate payroll accounting and recordkeeping with the designated payroll provider or internal owner; support insurance administration as assigned
  

• Coordinate with external U.S. auditors and tax advisers. Provide timely schedules, supporting records, and responses for financial audits, income tax preparation, and other required filings.
  
• Maintain a compliance calendar and coordinate assigned non-payroll tax obligations with qualified advisers and authorized company personnel.
  
• Maintain financial reports and support ERP reporting, including Crystal Reports where used. Collaborate with managers to improve reporting, business processes, and financial controls.
  
• Perform other related accounting and finance duties reasonably assigned by the CFO or authorized management.
  

      QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility and hands-on controller or equivalent experience.
  
• CPA or equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification in the candidate’s jurisdiction, supported by demonstrated practical proficiency in U.S. GAAP.
  
• Proven experience supporting U.S. businesses remotely and delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes on schedule.
  
• Advanced proficiency in AP payment planning, cash allocation, cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliation.
  
• Experience in inventory-intensive distribution and light manufacturing, including inventory costing and reconciliation.
  
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP proficiency. Sage 100 and Crystal Reports experience preferred.
  
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to explain financial issues clearly, manage priorities, and escalate concerns promptly.
  
• High integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality, and full accountability for assigned work. MBA preferred.
  
  

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a consistent schedule with agreed daily overlap during U.S. Pacific Time business hours. Attend scheduled meetings and provide additional coverage for closes and audits as needed.
  
• Maintain reliable internet, a secure workspace, and approved systems access. Follow company requirements for data security, confidentiality, and handling financial information.
  

• Financial statements and close deliverables completed accurately by CFO-approved deadlines; all bank and material balance sheet accounts reconciled within the close calendar.
  
• Accurate cash forecasts and payment schedules; vendor obligations met within approved funding and terms, with timely escalation of exceptions.
  
• AP and AR aging reviewed regularly; reconciling items and discrepancies resolved promptly; audit requests and assigned filings completed on time.