Job description

The Controller is responsible for supporting and maintaining the financial wellness and integrity of the organization. This role will supervise individuals in the accounting department, prepare and analyze financial statements including consolidation, and oversee all aspects of accounting and finance in the U.S. This position will also be a member of our U.S. leadership team.

This position will reside at Fastems LLC’s U.S. Corporate Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Works closely with Fastems finance, auditors, accounting, and tax partners.

· Ensures compliance for all accounting processes in close cooperation with the Group Finance Team in Finland.

· Works with the Accounting team and CFO to ensure timely and accurate closing and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including analysis of balance sheet and related key accounts.

· Manages cash flow/projections.

· Prepares and reviews tertiary financial package, tertiary review, and annual audit schedules and assist in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related footnote disclosures.

· Prepares annual budget and forecasts.

· Supervises banking functions and reporting.

· Analyzes financial reports and information.

· Assists the President, Region, Americas with business and financial matters of importance.

· Assists in the set up of new and enforcement of existing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP.

· Works with IT Department to ensure that automated processes and reports are functioning properly and continuous improvement of automated processes and reports.

· Approves journal entries, adjustments, and corrections up to authorized limits.

· Signature authority for check disbursements and authority to authorize wire transfers.

· Identifies and implements continuous improvement of accounting processes.

PERIODIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Hires and trains accounting employees.

· Sets up G/L Accounts as needed.

· Verifies systems integrity and accuracy of data.

· Troubleshoots interdepartmental issues.

· Assists in the implementation of policies, procedures, and controls for business operations.

· Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, and Accounting.

· CPA Certification preferred.

· Minimum five years of accounting experience in an international company.

· Minimum five years’ supervisory experience.

· Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS understanding.

· Previous SOX experience preferred.

· Experience in project-based businesses.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects running simultaneously.

· Comfortable with ambiguity at times with systems and processes. A drive to keep moving forward and asking questions to find solutions.

· Sage 50 software or Lean software experience, a plus. Will also use PowerBI, Adaptive, and Lean ERP software.

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