Controller - Arlington, United States - American President Lines
Description
APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment and e-commerce.
APL is part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping & logistics group with headquarters in Marseilles, France.
The Group offers a complete range of activities including shipping, handling facilities in port as well as logistics on land.
The position ensures:
all deadlines and deliverables are met for multiple reporting structures; performs ongoing risk assessment on processes and validates proper internal controls and segregation of duties are applied to all procedures and policies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage local Finance team and partner with global shared service centers to meet all deliverables and deadlines; establish and monitor Finance department KPIs.
- Establish and maintain constructive and beneficial relationships with other departments within AML, the Group, and company's partners to drive the organization's financial performance, process improvement, and value to the Group; serve as business partner to the senior leadership team.
- Responsible for the Company's accounting and financial reporting activities, including accuracy, completeness and compliance with established policies and Group guidelines.
- Monitor and analyze P&L fluctuations vs budget; regularly report variances to senior management; assist with cost control and cost avoidance initiatives in both DRC, crew travel and G&A related expense.
- Lead the annual budgeting process; coordinate requirements with Senior Leadership, APL Lines, and CMA Ships; ensure consolidation within Group deadlines.
- Oversee accounts payable process; ensure supplier invoices are recorded accurately and timely and proper approvals in all systems are obtained prior to payment.
- Review bank reconciliations for accuracy; ensure head office BR deadlines are met.
- Monitor intercompany activity; ensure proper reporting and matching with other entities of the Group.
- Ensure proper accounting and reporting of tax related transactions and declarations.
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits.
- Establish or update procedures and processes to ensure adequate segregation of duties and internal controls; perform regular risk analysis on balance sheet accounts and ensure proper processes exist for review and audit of same.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting; MBA or other evidence of advanced knowledge of accounting and finance preferred; minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate accounting/finance environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; leading by example.
- Ability to work well under pressure independently; perform and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; meet deadlines.
- Solid analytical, decision making and problemsolving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite Products (MS Word, EXCEL, etc.).
- Teamwork show a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Respect extending dignity and respect to all people.
- Integrity fostering trust and a positive work environment.
- Innovation bringing creativity to the workplace.
Pay:
From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 10 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, VA 22201: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201
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