What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at LHH?
Job Title: Controller
Location: Cleveland
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
As a Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, providing strategic insights to support decision-making, and driving continuous improvement in the financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including cost analysis, cost control, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support for operational and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data through regular audits and reconciliations.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting and financial management.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as ERP systems and Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
