Finance Controller

RWS Group • Full-time • Massachusetts, United States, US • 3m ago

About Group Finance

In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.

It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support.

Job Purpose

The Financial Controller (FC) will be responsible for appropriate execution of financial controls for the operations of the location(s)/entities in-scope, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing ad hoc analysis. You will work as part of a wider controllership team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, local statutory accounts, indirect tax filings and corporate tax filings for the location. This will require an efficient and high-quality service with accountability for process compliance with all relevant external regulation as well as company policies and procedures.

You will report to the Regional Financial Controller and work closely with other Financial Controllers within the team to ensure optimal delivery of service and support continuous process improvements critical to the business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and perform financial management activities for in-scope location(s)/entities

Ownership and accountability for the financial accounting and reporting for the location(s)/entities
Perform and follow up on balance sheet reconciliations
Manage cashflow, working effectively with Treasury
Ensure monthly reporting and close processes are accurate, timely and compliant
Provide insightful analysis of performance within the management accounts
Manage and coordinate efficient external audits
Proactively manage changes in the external environment
Provide technical assistance to junior members of the wider Controllership team

Support continuous improvements of financial controllership

Work with relevant teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation
Provide feedback and recommendations to Regional or Senior Financial Controller to support continuous improvement of existing financial operations
Understand emerging technologies that may optimise financial control processes and support the business case for those that deliver value

Ensure financial controls compliance

Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, financial regulations, industry standards and tax laws
Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are applied including approving payroll and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure internal controls are in place to prevent fraud and error
Ensure financial statements and reports prepared are ethical and transparent
Ensure external audits are coordinated efficiently

Collaborate with other teams

Build and foster relationships with group finance, commercial finance, local directors, and senior business leads
Collaborate with Master Data team for required data points, best practices and standards and data issues
Collaborate with Shared Service Centre (SSC) process delivery teams to exchange information, as required, and support process improvement where dependencies may exist
Collaborate with the tax team and external service providers to ensure that all external reporting and compliance is completed accurately and on time
Collaborate with other units and stakeholders across the company to ensure alignment and support the achievement of business objectives

Skills & Experience

5+ years experience in a finance function operating in a financial controller role
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other business-related discipline
Strong English Language skills
Working knowledge of core finance systems, ERP and related specialty functional systems, frameworks, and functionality
Strong understanding of finance business processes, accounting policies, and statutory accounting principles to ensure compliant group finance operations
Strong understanding of corporation tax requirements
Excellent communication skills with strong ability to interact with company stakeholders to ensure a high quality of service, while balancing expectations and realisations
Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with a proactive approach, accustomed to working towards tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work
Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality

Beneficial to have:

- Conversant in other languages besides English
- Qualified accountant (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or global equivalent) or qualified by experience

Base Pay

$95,000 - $110,000 / year.

Actual rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to: position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.