POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Controlleroversees all aspects of the company's financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Leads and develops the Accounting Department and functions as a member of the EBCO Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Direction & Execution:
- Collaborate cross-functionally to create and execute financial strategies that support the overall business objectives.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Provide insights and strategic guidance to the leadership team regarding financial planning and decision making.
- Oversee strategic partnerships with clients, vendors and third parties to enhance organizational resilience and add value to the business
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Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, such as credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
- Assess, manage and deploy effective usage of Accounting Systems and Software.
Lead and Manage for Accountability:
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Protects assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information through consistent and effective processes, strong internal controls and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Manage the accounting department, including tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger maintenance.
- Build financial knowledge, skills and bench strength in the Accounting Department.
- Foster an environment of empowerment, collaboration and growth and align departmental goals with organizational strategies and objectives.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
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Collaborate across departments to develop and manage the companys budget, monitor variances and provide financial forecasts, insights, and guidance.
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Identify and implement improvements to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
Capital Management:
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Manage the companys cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet obligations and invest in growth opportunities.
- Manage the companys capital structure, including debt, equity, and other financing options.
- Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities, ensuring the companys capital is deployed efficiently.
Compliance and Reporting:
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Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, regulations and accounting standards.
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Oversee the preparation of financial statement and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
- Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.
Desired Competencies:
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Strategic planning and execution
- Effective and influential communicator
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
- Effective leadership and change management capabilities
- Sense of urgency and passion for improvement and problem solving
- Ability to function autonomously
- Self-driven and motivated
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Ethical and accountable
- Growth mindset and open to feedback
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Required:
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Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or relevant field.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and relevant laws.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with the ability to deal with rapidly changing business conditions.
