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.