Financial Controller

The successful candidate will build and develop a high-performing team, cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and help position Finance as a trusted business partner that enables growth while protecting the financial health of the organization. This role requires a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, operational finance acumen, leadership capability, business partnership skills, and advanced data analytics. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** Financial Reporting & Accounting Excellence - Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. - Ensure timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements. - Maintain integrity of general ledger, revenue recognition, lease accounting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset accounting. - Oversee consolidation reporting to global headquarters. - Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency and reporting accuracy. - Demonstrated ownership of monthly and annual preparation, review, and analysis of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. - Perform balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and identify financial statement risks. - Strong understanding of how operational transactions flow through the general ledger and impact financial statements. - Ability to explain financial statement performance, variances, and cash flow drivers to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders. Tax, Audit & Compliance Leadership - Lead federal, state, provincial, local, sales/use, customs, and income tax compliance activities. - Partner with Global Headquarters & external tax advisors to identify tax planning opportunities and risk mitigation strategies. - Own all external financial audits and statutory audits. - Lead internal audit readiness and remediation efforts. - Maintain strong internal control environment and compliance with corporate policies. - Monitor emerging accounting and tax regulations and ensure organizational readiness. Working Capital & Financial Operations - Drive DSO improvement initiatives. - Partner with Supply Chain to optimize inventory turns and cash utilization. - Oversee treasury activities, banking relationships, and cash forecasting. - Deep understanding of cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and cash conversion cycle optimization. - Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, and procurement controls. - Develop actionable working capital strategies that strengthen financial flexibility. FP&A, Business Insights & Executive Storytelling - Partner with Director of Finance and Departmental Business Leaders on the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range planning, while being able to identify risks and opportunities. - Develop executive-level financial presentations for senior leadership, Board meetings, and corporate reporting. - Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers, while communicating findings through clear, actionable recommendations. - Transform complex financial data into concise and clear business insights and recommendations. - Build financial narratives that explain performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and required actions. - Serve as a trusted advisor to department leaders by helping them understand financial impacts of business decisions. Systems, Automation & Process Transformation - Lead finance process modernization initiatives. - Drive ERP optimization and automation efforts. - Ability to extract, cleanse, transform, and analyze large data sets from ERP, CRM, and operational systems. - Simplify workflows while maintaining appropriate controls. - Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and financial visibility. - Eliminate friction and reduce manual effort throughout finance operations. Leadership & Talent Development - Directly supervises employees in their area of responsibility. - Develop a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. - C…