Financial Controller

Zelh

. Own month-end close across multi-entity operations, with preliminary financials by Business Day 7 and final close by Business Day 10 .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Serbia, Ukraine, North MacedoniaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-entity month-end close processes, financial reporting under US GAAP, and cash flow forecasting. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, enforce internal controls, and manage high-volume accounts payable and receivable operations.

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Multi-Entity Month-End CloseUS GAAP KnowledgeCash Flow ForecastingAccounts Payable ManagementLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingP&L PreparationBalance Sheet PreparationCash Flow Statement PreparationReconciliationVariance AnalysisInternal Control DesignAdvanced Excel SkillsCredit AdministrationAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationTeam LeadershipCross-TrainingService Level Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

TMS SoftwareOperational SoftwareFactoring PlatformsBanking Systems

Industry Keywords

Accounting PoliciesRegulatory ReportingLiquidity Risk ManagementCustomer Credit EvaluationHigh-Volume AP/AR Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own month-end close across multi-entity operations, with preliminary financials by Business Day 7 and final close by Business Day 10
Prepare entity-level P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, reconciliations, and audit-ready schedules under US GAAP
Coordinate external audit, tax, lender, and regulatory reporting requirements
Reconcile TMS/operational software, factoring platforms, bank accounts, payroll, and the general ledger
Resolve data breaks, address root causes, and optimize system integrations
Manage end-to-end accounts payable, aging schedules, and payment runs
Own and update the rolling 13-week operating cash flow forecast with variance analysis
Escalate liquidity risks, funding needs, and overdue obligations
Oversee billing, cash application, collections, accounts receivable aging, and factoring reconciliations
Maintain customer credit registers, evaluate creditworthiness, monitor exposure, and enforce credit limits
Issue weekly credit-risk reports to leadership
Lead accounting integration for new acquisitions, including opening balances, system/bank migrations, payroll, and cut-off controls
Execute post-close working-capital reconciliations and provide weekly integration status updates
Supply validated financial data, margin analysis, and variance commentary to corporate finance
Lead and mentor AP, AR, and staff accounting teams
Establish SOPs, maintain service levels, and ensure cross-training
Enforce accounting policies, close timelines, payment controls, and credit holds across operating entities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in progressive accounting
3+ years as Controller or Assistant Controller
Hands-on multi-entity month-end close experience
High-volume AP/AR management experience
Experience with 13-week cash forecasting
Customer credit administration experience
Strong US GAAP knowledge
Internal control design knowledge
Advanced Excel skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (Cincinnati)

Benefits

Comp & perks

10+ business days of paid time off, increasing to 15 after 2 years
Equipment provided