Financial Controller

Financial Controller at YER USA Financial Controller at YER USA in Dania, Florida Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The company: Our client is the North American subsidiary of a global leader in fluid handling solutions for fuel transfer, DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), and fluid management systems. Based in Fort Lauderdale, our client is recognized as a market leader in DEF dispensing solutions.

The role:

On behalf of our client, we are searching for a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller is a hands-on leader responsible for the company's end-to-end accounting and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely insights to support decision-making. This role partners closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive performance, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives.

The candidate:

The ideal candidate is a high?energy, hands?on, data driven Financial Controller with strong business acumen, capable of acting as a business partner to the CEO and translating financial data into strategic insight. International experience and prior exposure to reporting to a foreign headquarters are a plus.

The responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership Serve as a true Business Partner to the CEO, providing proactive, data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Support pricing, margin, and profitability analyses; evaluate investments and business cases. Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning, and cross-functional processes. Controlling, Accounting, & Financial Reporting Supervises a team of three (AP/AR oversight, accruals, fixed assets, month-end etc.) Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Prepare and present monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reporting packages. Maintain compliance with applicable standards (e.g., US GAAP) and company policies. Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles; partner with department heads to build assumptions. Monitor performance vs. budget/forecast; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate external audits and support requests from auditors and financial stakeholders. Oversee tax compliance activities in coordination with external CPA/advisors (federal, state, sales/use tax as applicable). Ensure compliance with local statutory, banking, and regulatory requirements. Treasury & Working Capital Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning; optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory). Systems, Data & Process Improvement Ensure integrity of financial data SAP and reporting tools, lead improvements to workflows and controls. Drive standardization and documentation of processes (close calendar, reconciliations, approvals, reporting cadence). Human Resources Coordinate payroll processing and benefits administration processes with external payroll provider (ADP). Maintain HR-related files and documentation ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Supports managers with recruiting activities. Assist with onboarding/offboarding administration (forms, system access coordination, checklist completion). Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. 7-10+ years of progressive accounting/controlling experience; prior Controller/Accounting Manager experience preferred. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close/reporting requirements. Experience with budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment and manage deadlines with high accuracy. Prior exposure and experience reporting to a foreign-based HQ is a huge plus. Why Join the company? Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of a global brand in the Americas. Work in a dynamic environment with a clear vision for innovation and market leadership. Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.