Financial Controller

Strategic Business Solutions LLC, located in Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced, achievement-oriented Financial Controller to manage all aspects of the finance and accounting functions for the Company’s clients. The position will report to the CEO**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS****Education**Bachelor’s degree or MBA in accounting. CPA preferred.Thorough knowledge of U.S GAAP accounting principles and procedures**Training or Expertise**Proficiency in Speaking and Writing EnglishInventory control experience including inventory GAAP valuationsExperience with processing monthly internal financial statements and related balance sheet reconciliationsExperience with payroll processing and employee benefits administration**Experience**Minimum **7** years of experience as a Controller. Prefer projects for U.S. companies.Minimum **10** years of overall combined accounting and finance experience. Prefer projects for U.S. companies.Knowledge of Quick Books software, including all functions and month-end/year-end closing process**JOB FUNCTIONS**Manage all accounting department operations including proper revenue and cost recognition, working capital transaction management, liquidity, and cash reporting, payroll processing and employee benefits, inventory management, vendor contracts, and relationships, cost controls, and risk managementCoordinate the preparation of the annual operating budget and financial forecast variancesPrepare and record monthly journal entries under GAAPPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations under GAAPPrepare and publish timely GAAP monthly internal financial statementsSupervise distribution of all other internal management reports on a timely basisSupport month-end and year-end general ledger processes using accounting softwareManage annual audit and tax return process with CPA firmManage inventory controls, valuation, and pricing mattersAssist in customer contract management process and related revenue recognitionComply with state and federal government reporting requirements and filingsDocument business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsStreamline accounting processes using technologyMaintain capital asset records and depreciationAssist in presentations to Board**REQUIRED SKILLS**High level of written and oral EnglishMinimum 7 years of experience as a ControllerMinimum 10 years of overall combined accounting and finance experienceBachelor’s degree or MBA in accounting. CPA preferred.Inventory control experience including inventory GAAP valuationsAbility to institute and monitor internal controls and identify cost savingsAbility to work with business and technical teams to ensure proper entry/capture of financial data at various points in the company's business processThorough knowledge of U.S GAAP accounting principles and proceduresExperience with processing monthly internal financial statements and related balance sheet reconciliationsExperience with payroll processing and employee benefits administrationExcellent administration and organizational skills. Ability to solve problems autonomouslyAbility to lead the accounting team and provide training as neededStrong communication skills, diligent and detail-orientedExcellent interpersonal skills, high integrity, and high-performance standards in producing all reports and materialsKnowledge of Quick Books software, including all functions and month-end/year-end closing processStrong skills in EXCEL softwareMaintains positive attitude in team environmentKnowledge of strategy and financeProactive, structured, and organizedStrong work ethic with attention to detailGreat customer service skills.**Salary**: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per month**Experience**:- Financial Controller (Prefer projects for U.S. companies): 7 years (required)- overall combined accounting and finance: 10 years (required)- QuickBooks Knowledge and: 5 years (required)**Language**:- English (required)