Title: Financial Controller
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Experience: 10+ Years
Job Description:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Controller to lead our financial planning, compliance, and reporting functions.
This role is pivotal in driving financial integrity, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring operational excellence across North America.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, extensive technical knowledge, and a proven track record of managing financial operations in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Leadership & Strategy
Lead financial planning and analysis aligned with strategic business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial decisions support long-term goals.
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports in accordance with accounting standards.
Ensure adherence to tax laws, GAAP/IFRS, and internal company policies.
Lead internal and external audit processes, coordinating with auditors and stakeholders.
Maintain strong internal control systems to protect company assets.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles for North America.
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights for cost control and financial improvement.
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Monitor daily cash flow and optimize working capital management.
Oversee banking relationships, debt management, and investment strategies.
5. Risk Management & Compliance
Conduct financial risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
6. Payroll & Labor Compliance
Supervise payroll processing with accuracy and legal compliance.
Conduct regular payroll audits and manage third-party payroll vendors.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.
7. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Support financial due diligence during M&A transactions.
Evaluate financial viability and integration plans of potential acquisitions.
8. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
Lead initiatives for automation, system improvements, and policy updates.
9. Audit & Internal Controls
Ensure adherence to SOX 302/404 and internal control frameworks.
Drive improvements in governance and regulatory compliance.
10. Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and mentor the finance team, promoting a high-performance culture.
Partner with shared services and other departments to ensure cohesive financial operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience: 12+ years in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within a publicly listed company.
Budget Management: Must have experience managing budgets of $500 million or more.
Shared Services: Experience working with offshore shared services is highly desirable.
Technical & Functional Skills:
Strong understanding of SOX 302/404, internal controls, and audit procedures.
Expertise in risk assessment, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and accounting principles.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software.
Solid knowledge of treasury operations, federal and state taxation, and payroll compliance.
Strong understanding of labor laws, insurance management, and regulatory reporting.
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
High level of integrity, aptitude, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Thanks & regards,
B Srivastava
Sr. Technical Recruiter
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