What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at LHH?
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The Financial Controller will play a key role in financial risk management and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Additional controller duties as necessary.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
- 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
- Advanced degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of financial management and technical accounting.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience in managing relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
