Group Financial Controller

SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Ultimate Parent of the Group and its North American subsidiaries. Based in Wixom, Michigan, the role is flexible for location but will require travel to Wixom frequently. You will be reporting directly to the North America CFO and working with the Group CFO and Finance Manager who covers the other subsidiaries in the group. You will be responsible for overseeing the NA Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff and at times this is a hands on role, willing to step in to do the day to day and support the finance team. This also includes, but is not limited to, budgeting, monthly reporting and group consolidation.

Firebolt Group is a rapidly growing leader in brand activation, operating both manufacturing (illuminated signage and other presentational items) and SaaS (data capture and computer vision) businesses within the group, to help clients maximize return on their marketing spend. We work with some of the largest names in the world and have a very friendly team and supportive culture Team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

• A bachelor’s in business, accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• Fluent in English
• We prefer candidates local to Wixom, Michigan. 

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS TO MENTION

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
• Experience using Xero, Sage or other accounting software
• Experience working with Monday, Hubspot Cin7 Inventory, Commonsku, Lightspeed
• Language skills in French, Spanish or Mandarin
• Audit experience (internal or external)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•  Develop and manage budgets: creating and monitoring budgets, which involves analyzing financial data and forecasting future expenses and revenue.
•  Financial reporting: Prepare accurate financial reports that reflect the organization's financial position, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
•  Financial analysis: analyze financial data to make informed business decisions. This includes analyzing financial statements, identifying trends, and forecasting financial outcomes.
•  Manage cash flow: manage cash flow effectively to ensure that the organization has enough cash on hand to pay bills and invest in new opportunities.
•  Oversee financial operations: responsible for overseeing financial operations such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and tax filings.
•  Ensure compliance with regulations: ensure that the organization is complying with all relevant financial and tax regulations and laws.
•  Manage relationships with banks, lawyers, consultants and other relevant third parties.
•  Risk management: identify and manage financial risks to minimize potential losses. This includes proposing new internal controls and ensuring the effective implementation of existing controls.
•  Manage audits including coordinating with auditors and ensuring that audit findings are addressed.
•  Train and supervise staff: training and supervising staff members who are responsible for financial operations.
•  Communicate financial information as required.