HR304: Financial Controller | Bermuda

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – ACCOUNTING & FINANCE – BERMUDA – 10% TAX – HR304 About this opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. The Financial Controller will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations, and providing accurate financial information to senior management to support business decisions. The successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant and commercially minded finance professional with excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. Key responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions Lead and improve the month-end and year-end closing processes Prepare financial reports, management accounts, and variance analyses for senior management Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies Review account reconciliations and investigate unusual or significant variances Financial Controls & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls and accounting policies Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements Monitor financial processes to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings Budgeting & Financial Planning Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts Provide meaningful analysis of financial performance, trends, and variances Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and cost management Assist senior management with financial modeling, business cases, and strategic analysis Leadership & Process Improvement Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team Establish clear objectives, processes, and performance standards for the finance function Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting and reporting processes What you’ll need Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred Typically 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience in a supervisory or management role Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, internal controls, and audit…