Financial Controller

LHH is working with a client who is looking for a Financial Controller. The position is hybrid, based in Coconut Creek. This is a new position that was created to support the Services division. This position would require up to 25% international travel. Industry experience is preferred and US GAAP understanding required.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary financial point of contact, coordinating with financial analysts in Willis Services business units, staff, auditors, investors, partners, and other external entities, while maintaining a helpful, cooperative, and informed demeanor, and adhering to internal controls and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and analyze supporting schedules for financial and operational reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, both for internal business management and external presentations to investors, partners, credit providers, and auditors.
• Identify opportunities and recommend improvements to streamline financial and operational processes.
• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries based on supporting schedules and account analyses.
• Oversee all aspects of the accounting cycle, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting, including the engine portfolio.
• Review tax-related reports, including corporate tax returns, VAT reporting, and local tax compliance requirements.
• Generate timely financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and perform variance analysis and reviews of these statements.
• Assist in the implementation of internal control procedures to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards, company policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop processes for trend analysis, monitoring, and forecasting to support accurate annual budgeting and five-year forecasting.
• Complete various tasks and projects as assigned to support both operational and financial objectives.

Requirements:

• Excellent understanding of US GAAP accounting rules
• Exceptionally strong analytical skills and the ability to be attentive to details
• CPA preferred
• 8+ years of experience