What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at sasholdings?
As a Financial Controller, you will lead the accounting and financial operations of a multi-entity business unit. This leadership role is critical to driving financial performance through effective planning, compliance, reporting, and strategic insight. The ideal candidate is a CPA with proven management experience, deep technical accounting expertise, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for operational and executive stakeholders.
Financial Controller Responsibilities include:
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across departments.
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
Translate operational activities and business drivers into financial impacts, and vice versa, to support cross-functional understanding and decision-making.
Collaborate with department heads to drive financial discipline, identify risks/opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
Ensure financial compliance and support internal and external audits.
Continuously review and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
Train, mentor, and lead the accounting team; foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Present financial insights, KPIs, and reports to senior leadership and support executive decision-making.
Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and key balance sheet accounts.
Utilize Excel and ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) to analyze, report, and manage financial data.
Leadership Responsibilities Include:
Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.
Manage department revenue and costs within assigned budget; provide thoughtful recommendations and best practice solutions.
Identify any gaps in processes and update procedures as required by system and/or process improvements.
Execute the interview/hiring process of all direct reports and support the process of indirect reports.
Complete goal setting, development plans, and annual reviews for reporting staff on a timely basis.
Coach and train team members to understand duties, responsibilities, and performance with established expectations.
Ensure adherence to operating procedures, legal and compliance regulations, and IT Policies to minimize risk.
Promote a team member-driven culture, including a focus on safety.
Create and maintain open communication with team members, peers, management, and other departments.
Financial Controller Qualifications and Skills:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
5 years of management experience in accounting or financial leadership roles.
Must meet company background check and drug screen requirements.
Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated success with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and modeling.
Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to clearly convey financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Experience working cross-functionally to support business operations.
Advanced Excel skills are required; NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
Proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
