Location
New Orleans, LA | United States
Job description
Controller
About the Company:
I am representing a rapidly growing company, who is bringing a battery-grade material to market. Their technology unlocks next-generation lithium-ion batteries with superior performance, lower costs, and high-volume capabilities. They collaborate with industry leaders to ensure the product meets their needs.
About the Role:
As our Controller, you'll be the architect of financial health and growth at a point of industrialisation. You'll spearhead strategic financial planning and oversee all financial operations with meticulous accuracy and insightful analysis. This is a pivotal role requiring financial expertise, and a passion for building the financial foundation for a groundbreaking company.
Great learning opportunity to build an accounting function with all processes procedures from the ground up.
The company is a start up and will require flexibility on the reporting structure. Initially reporting into the Chief of Staff, however this will change as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts, providing critical insights to leadership.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and other financial resources, ensuring optimal financial health.
- Oversee budgeting and collaborating with other function leads to implement cost controls and cost saving opportunities.
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting financial transactions to the federal government for DoD and DoE financing opportunities. Oversee all aspects of Grant accounting including budgeting, tracking expenditures, compliance reporting and invoicing.
- Maintain and establish internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and review processes and procedures as needed.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, and regulatory bodies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and financial regulations, advising management on potential risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making with accurate financial data and insightful analysis.
And anything else the company requires.
Qualifications:
- U.S Certified Public Accountant (CPA), nice to have.
- 3+ years of experience in an publicly held company preferable.
- Cost accounting is important for this role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP systems and budgeting software.
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