A Financial Controller with over 15 years of experience in financial management, specializing in accounting, job costing, and financial analysis within the construction and service industries. This candidate has a proven track record of overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and compliance audits. Successfully leading teams and implementing job costing and margin analysis systems has driven operational efficiency and improved profitability. Expertise in managing complex financial projects, coordinating audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance has been demonstrated across multiple roles. Additionally, a strong background in process improvement, cash flow optimization, and providing strategic financial insights has consistently supported company growth and informed key decision-making.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Strong ability to prepare and present financial statements, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. Expertise in analyzing job costing, profit margins, and budget deviations.
• Job Costing & Margin Analysis: Deep experience in analyzing job costs and margins, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring projects are executed within budget while maximizing profitability.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Proven success in managing and mentoring accounting teams, fostering professional growth, and implementing operational changes to improve department performance and efficiency.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Expertise in developing annual budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and managing cash flow to ensure financial stability. Skilled in aligning financial resources with strategic business objectives.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Adept at ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including managing audits, overseeing tax filings, and maintaining financial records in accordance with industry standards and government regulations.
• Process Improvement & System Implementation: Experienced in identifying inefficiencies in accounting processes and developing SOPs. Successfully implemented new accounting systems and technologies to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Strong background in managing daily cash operations, short-term forecasting, and optimizing working capital to support business needs and ensure liquidity.
• Audit Coordination & Regulatory Compliance: Managed audits for external CPA firms and government regulators, ensuring all financial records are accurate and compliant with regulations.