Financial Controller - VA

Role Summary

Responsible for implementing internal controls to ensure financial compliance and correct reporting. Provide financial information & analysis to support decision-making processes. Drives finance processes in ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic goals for the site.

Responsibilities

• Implement financial internal controls for the site
• Work closely in coordination with the Project Director to support the planning, coordination, & evaluation of project financial reporting
• Prepare, implement & perform key cost accounting processes/methods/activities/improvements
• Review funding availability & procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets
• Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, & cost trends
• Ensure correct postings of relevant cost transactions as well as responsible for all reporting as part of month-end and year-end closing
• Perform variance analysis
• Develop tools to improve costing transparency and implement FP&A processes for the site
• Financial Partner with business unit to provide business insight & create business value
• Responsible for planning and executing financial processes to include: budget processes and other reporting as required from central finance team
• Prepare & deliver timely, well-organized & informative financial data
• Responsible for financial systems, as assigned
• Participate in & support project work related to accounting & finance
• Provide support, assistance & back-up to other accounting & finance processes
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of five (5) years of Financial/Accounting experience
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree plus five (5) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree in finance or related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of seven (7) years of Financial/Accounting experience
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree plus five (5) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of Financial/Accounting experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of SAP experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of Cost Accounting required
• Strong ability to analyze & think strategically required
• Proficiency in preparing charts, graphs & presentations required
• Strong SAP experience preferred
• Superior communication skills with colleagues at all levels required
• Outstanding abilities in relationship building & customer service required
• Strong process improvement, problem solving & organizational skills required
• Highly motivated & energetic; willingness to lead projects & take initiative required
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required
• Able to work weekends and/or holidays, when required