Financial Controller Job Description Template

Job summary

The Financial Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting operations, ensuring high standards of internal control, compliance, and fiscal integrity. Success in this role means delivering timely and accurate financial statements, maintaining strong audit readiness, and providing actionable financial insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage the preparation of comprehensive financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS).
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, and working capital requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, regulatory compliance filings, and statutory tax reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to deliver variance analysis and meaningful financial commentary on performance.
• Manage and mentor accounting team members, supporting their professional growth and operational efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA, or local equivalent).
• Proven track record in senior accounting or financial control roles, including team management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and statutory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes, financial audits, and internal control frameworks.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience implementing or optimizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Background in multi-entity or cross-border accounting and tax management.

Skills