Controller

Aligned Solutions has partnered with a respected company seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to join their team in Stuart, FL. In this key role, the successful candidate will utilize their analytical expertise to interpret financial data, identify emerging trends, and proactively communicate insights to senior leadership. As a trusted business partner, the Financial Controller will help build a strong and efficient finance team, streamline financial processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with financial processes, oversee reporting on P&L, Cash Flow, and other key financial metrics, and manage risks to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data shared across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Operations: Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and processes, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to meet business objectives.

• Strategic Financial Partnering: Work closely with leadership to provide actionable financial insights, identify trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and potential business risks.

• Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, promoting efficiency, process improvement, and operational excellence.

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, provide monthly management commentary, and present KPIs and metrics to support business goals.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate financial performance and insights with management and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Financial Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the accuracy of data shared with directors and operations teams.

• Capex Management: Oversee the preparation and approval of Capex Authorization Requests in collaboration with operations, aligning with strategic goals.

• Audit Oversight: Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions and compliance with financial processes.

• Profit Optimization: Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for profit enhancement and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or an MBA.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of combined accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a financial controller or leadership role. Experience in manufacturing and managing turnaround situations is highly desirable.

• Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing finance teams, driving efficiency, and cultivating a high-performing culture.

• Technical Skills: Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and cost accounting. Proficiency in SAP and manufacturing environments is essential.

• Business Acumen: Strong ability to work as a strategic business partner across departments, influencing decisions and fostering collaboration.

• Analytical Mindset: Excellent ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to senior management.