What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller/Interim position at Watch Communications?
The interim Controller will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy. This role is responsible for managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing financial reports.
- Analyzing financial data.
- Monitoring internal controls.
- Overseeing and preparing income statements.
- Participating in budgeting processes.
- Managing financial transactions and daily cash flows.
- Streamlining accounting functions and operations.
- Developing plans for financial growth.
- Evaluating and managing risk.
- Coordinating audit processes.
Competencies
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Proven experience in finance management.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
- Auditing experience.
- Compliance oriented.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Analytical skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license is beneficial.
- Familiarity with the new Lease Accounting standards and acquisitions is a plus.
- Prior Controller Experience, at least 5 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person