Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Controller oversees all aspects of the company's financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.  Leads and develops the Accounting Department and functions as a member of the EBCO Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction & Execution:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to create and execute financial strategies that support the overall business objectives. 
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Provide insights and strategic guidance to the leadership team regarding financial planning and decision making.
• Oversee strategic partnerships with clients, vendors and third parties to enhance organizational resilience and add value to the business
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, such as credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
• Assess, manage and deploy effective usage of Accounting Systems and Software.

Lead and Manage for Accountability:

• Protects assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information through consistent and effective processes, strong internal controls and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Manage the accounting department, including tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger maintenance.
• Build financial knowledge, skills and bench strength in the Accounting Department. 
• Foster an environment of empowerment, collaboration and growth and align departmental goals with organizational strategies and objectives.  

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate across departments to develop and manage the company’s budget, monitor variances and provide financial forecasts, insights, and guidance.
• Identify and implement improvements to the budgeting and forecasting processes.

Capital Management:

• Manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet obligations and invest in growth opportunities.
• Manage the company’s capital structure, including debt, equity, and other financing options.
• Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities, ensuring the company’s capital is deployed efficiently.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, regulations and accounting standards.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statement and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.

Desired Competencies:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Effective and influential communicator
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
• Effective leadership and change management capabilities
• Sense of urgency and passion for improvement and problem solving
• Ability to function autonomously
• Self-driven and motivated
• Ethical and accountable
• Growth mindset and open to feedback

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or relevant field. 
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and relevant laws.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with the ability to deal with rapidly changing business conditions.