[Hiring] Cluster Financial Controller @GCG Official

Role Description

Main responsibility is overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, integrating finance operations, forecasting and budgeting, handling tax matters, preparing financial reports, and ensuring financial stability for the respective cluster.

• Overseeing accounting operations of the companies in the designated cluster; and their subsidiaries, if any.
• Creating an organizational structure within the accounting department to facilitate the achievement of the department’s short-term goals and long-term objectives.
• Supervising any and all transaction-processing operations for the respective cluster.
• Overseeing any outsourced accounting functions for the respective cluster.
• Coordinating with colleagues to prepare the annual reports for the companies in the respective cluster.
• Working with the GM, RGM, and other relevant colleagues as appropriate to produce the annual budget and predict budget forecasts.
• Maintaining a comprehensive system of accounting records for the respective cluster.
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable departments, and scheduling all timely payments for accounts payable and debt repayment.
• Ensuring adequate procedures are in place for Accounts Receivable in accordance with contractual credit terms and ensuring the necessary follow-up to have compliance.
• Maintaining an adequate system of budgets and controls created to mitigate risk.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the organization’s financial results and reports.
• Publishing complete, accurate, and timely financial statements to company executives, shareholders, and the board.
• Accounting for any budget or forecast variances and reporting significant discrepancies to management. Analyzing variances to identify and elevate specific opportunities for improvement.
• Recommending benchmarks for the measurement of company financial performance goals for the respective cluster.
• Analyzing capital investments, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Analyze and evaluate new business opportunities including participation in business proposals and negotiations.
• Actively participate in establishment and review of contract terms and conditions.
• Filing fiscal and regulatory reports with the appropriate government agencies according to their requirements including monthly, quarterly, annually or other as specified.
• Schedule all timely payments for accounts payable and debt repayment.
• Maintain a system of controls over all transactions.
• Comply with all local, state, country, and/or federal tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Managing and mentoring junior personnel in the accounting department.
• Completing periodic bank reconciliations.
• Finding and implementing reasonable discounts for accounts payable as appropriate.
• Collaborating with external auditors as needed.
• Generating financial reports periodically and as needed by upper management.
• Collaborating with other internal financial representatives to identify and support implementation of best practices including processes and systems.
• Understanding of the need to communicate resource issues prior to ultimate deadlines to support alignment of expectations and the possibility to obtain additional support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• 5+ years of bookkeeping, finance, accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with International Financial Accounting (IFRS) rules, regulations, and finance practices; and knowledge of different currencies and exchange rates.
• Knowledge of international labor laws, unions, collective agreements, pension, and retirement practices.
• Superb mathematical and analytical skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Sufficient interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.

Requirements

• The position requires domestic and international travelling, approximately 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Embark on a journey with us, where every day brings new opportunities for growth and success.
• If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a team that celebrates achievements, come, be a part of our story.
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