Us Controller - Amherst, United States - YuMOVE

Description

• Effectively manage a small team of 4 individuals comprising of another qualified accountant, a staff accountant and two finance operations professionals.
• Oversee the teams effectiveness in performing their tasks across AR, AP, GL and stock inventory.
• Own the General Ledger monthend close for the two entities, ensuring timely preparation of accurate periodic financial statements
• Ensure timely provision of information for global management reporting process back to the UK HQ
• Prepare cash flow forecasts on a frequent basis with review and approval of all outgoing payments
• Own the annual financial audit process for the US, coordinating with the UK HQ to ensure the timely completion of audit requirements
• Be an influential member of the US Leadership team and ensure the finance function is an enabler to future growth
• Support the finance business partners, whether in the UK or US, on understanding volume, price, mix and gross profit analyses
• Establish and control budgets across all departments for the US business, fully evaluating and considering the needs and longterm goals of each department, in conjunction with the UK HQ
• Develop, oversee, and enhance financial and accounting policies and practices to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Establish and manage all fiscal reporting
• Prepare all financial statements; create and execute a plan to improve the management of financial statements and audit documentation
• Support the design and implementation of effective internal controls in conjunction with the UK HQ
• Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs and budgets
• Preparing tax schedules and returns and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate

• Qualified CPA
• 10+ years experience in a senior finance position
• Netsuite experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookups)
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience of dealing with sales tax, nexus as well as corporate tax requirements
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain longstanding business relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decisionmaker
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen