A Group Controller ensures strong accounting and reporting throughout the group including monitoring and overseeing an effective control environment, and providing strategic advice and information to the management team. A well-drafted Group Controller Resume mentions the following duties and tasks – maintaining and enforcing a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; managing outsourced functions, overseeing the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations; ensuring accounts payable are timely paid, and making sure accounts receivables are collected on time, and maintaining a system of controls over accounting transactions.
The Controller should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and progressive work experience. In addition, the following skills are also needed – thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; experience with creating financial statements; and excellent accounting software skills. A CPA or CMA qualification will be preferable.
Summary : Highly qualified Group Controller with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and would excel in the collaborative environment on which the company prides itself.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Accounting, Management Skills.
Description :
Provided leadership and direction for the finance operations of the Group in the areas of strategy, compliance and personnel management.
Responsible for implementation of Company finance initiatives and the reporting and analysis of worldwide Group financial results.
Actively participated in the development of the Group strategic business plan.
Attended strategy sessions and helped translate strategy into quantifiable metrics when possible.
Identified potential for de-linking of strategy and performance.
Prepared financial forecasts and performed scenario analysis.
Participated in initial assessment and provided due diligence and integration support for M&A activities.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Masters
Group Controller Resume
Objective : Certified Public Accountant with strong accounting, business, and financial analysis experience for multiple entities. Extensive experience with financial statement preparation and variance analysis, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, job cost, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and supervisory experience.
Skills : MS Office, Management, Planning Skills.
Description :
Prepared Consolidated Financial Reports and Provided Support to owners and management teams.
Collected, Analyzed, And Reconciled Financial Data for four locations.
Performed Risk Analysis to assist in decision-making for insurance purposes.
Evaluated Taxes Owed And Prepared Sales Tax Returns for all locations Studied Company Operations, Trends, Costs, Revenues, and Financial Obligations.
Developed and Implemented Document Recordkeeping for all locations as well as corporate office.
Performed Valuation Of Company Assets And Liabilities.
Balanced And Managed Corporate Accounts For Monthly Reporting Compiled Monthly Comparative Reports for Management Team.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BBA
Group Controller Resume
Summary : A finance Group Controller professional with over 30 years of experience in leading domestic organizations with foreign operations in all aspects of financial and strategic management. Expertise includes corporate restructuring, re-engineering of corporate turnaround situations, financial modeling, and increasing bottom-line growth within capital intensive and service-related companies.
Managed all Accounting functions for one of the two Groups for Takata North and South American Operations.
Selected as a team member for biggest acquisition in company history.
Targeted was a $700M German manufacturing company.
Responsible for due diligence and integration plan for the areas of Finance, Controlling, and Logistics and investigation of Injection Molding operations lead Finance Member on Banking Relationship with Comerica Bank.
Led various Projects related to Operations, Credit, and Tax resulted in a cost savings result of over $50M for Operations.
Improved in the amounts over 30 days past due from $15M down to only $6M (on total receivables of approximately $300M) during this timeframe.
Led financial turnaround of the club during difficult economic times created human resource dept.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's
Group Controller Resume
Objective : Over 25 years of proven leadership in the automotive supplier manufacturing sector. Played a key role in the successful start-up of three new manufacturing facilities. Have experience in the following key manufacturing positions; Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Materials Manager, Group Controller, Director of Accounting, Controller, and Manager of Business Planning.
Skills : Project Management, Word, Multitasking.
Description :
Responsible for all financial functions for three divisions, five brands, and four manufacturing facilities.
Reported to and served as a strategic advisor to the group president and senior leadership team.
Identified and averted a $5 million business loss from an unprecedented increase in raw materials by developing and implementing the strategy that revised distributor programs and national account agreements to support price increases.
Achieved $400,000 annual savings from global sourcing initiatives.
Improved international channel profitability by $300,000 annually by developing a systematic pricing model that focused on underpriced distributor channels.
Introduced variable costing and flexible budgeting processes which enhanced the ability to evaluate variances, customer proposals, and pricing decisions.
Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley including all financial controls, documentation, and testing.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Master's
Group Controller Resume
Headline : Responsible for Calculating indirect rates used for pricing, invoicing, and/or in submission to DCAA, Evaluating the soundness and adequacy of accounting, financial, and other operating controls.
Skills : General Management, MS Office.
Description :
Involved Daily Cash Management, Monthly Financial Statements, Quarterly Consolidation of London Bay Group.
Reviewed and paid Of Annual Real Estate Taxes.
Prepared annual Tangible Personal Property Taxes.
Managed yearly Federal Tax Return for each Partnership.
Processed all related Payroll Tax Requirements Both Quarterly and Year-End.
Managed both General Liability and Workers Comp Insurance Coverage and Year-End Audits.
Researched and implemented a new Electronic Data Storage software that streamlined the Accounts Payable process and reduced paperwork by 50%.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S.
Group Controller Resume
Summary : Highly analytical, deadline-driven individual, completes accounting activities with accuracy and speed. Able to complete goals both hands-on and through delegation while utilizing proper time management.
Worked for battlefield biometrics to cutting edge sensing devices and energy and environmental engineering and remediation solutions supporting the oil and gas industry.
Developed and ensured accounting for the non-governmental sector was done according to GAAP.
Consolidated and reported financial packages for 3 groups into a single system with scheduling and publishing of annual budget and mid-year forecast.
Mentored and supervised 2 accountants and 1 facility manager.
Integrated new employees on key SAIC policies and procedures.
Supervised opening of 2 facilities.
Improved turnover rate on a financial team of $240M Information Technology Sector by reviewing staff assignments and buffering staff from the hostile corporate environment, saving $150K in employee-related recruiting and training costs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S.
Group Controller Resume
Objective : Group Controller with 28 years of experience in the distribution, staffing, insurance brokerage, and logistics industries. Additional experience in public accounting covering a variety of clients. Six Sigma green belt. Strengths include leading teams in process analysis, recommendation development, and implementation of solutions.
Reported to the Group President, overall budgeting, reporting, capital planning, and M&A duties for $1.4 B division, which includes Engines, Generators, and Rental Power.
Coordinated financial, capital, and strategic plans for the division that achieved growth of 25%.
Improved on-time reporting performance of division businesses from 25% to 100%.
Performed strategic analysis, due diligence, and integration of SDMO (Brest, France), the third-largest generator company in the world.
Coordinated all synergy teams and steering committee.
Processed bi-weekly payroll for two partnerships and all related funding requirements.
Developed a dashboard using QlikView, which increased access to KPIs by senior management.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MBA
Group Controller Resume
Headline : Multi-faceted Group Controller professional offering a diverse and significantly progressive career in the field of financial management and accounting. Focused and well-defined skills in all phases of information management and analysis, cost containment and control, financial statement analysis, profit, and loss administration.
Skills : Blackbelt, Value Pricing, Financial Controller, Process Improvement.
Description :
Reported directly to the CFO and work closely with all operational management at each location.
Supervised multiple Controllers and various indirect employees including company shared services.
Supported operations with daily, weekly and monthly key metric reports to support overall operating strategies and direction.
Performed all purchase accounting and assisted with the integration of two large acquisitions.
Managed yearly operating plan with all locations Managed consolidated year-end audit coordination and completion.
Responsible for worldwide consolidation and reporting.
Gathered General Ledgers With Nearly Perfect Accuracy, Even On A Tight Schedule Closed Accounts and Compiled Consolidated Financial Statements on a Monthly Basis.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor
Group Controller Resume
Summary : Performing and/or coordinating the accounting closing close process for group companies under management by OGC to include processing of required documentation, and also Performing and/or coordinated accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Provided financial analysis of global operations in a manner that supports operational decision-making.
Collaborated with other stakeholders in the Company to partner and execute on other finance-related projects and initiatives as needed.
Managed resources, including performance evaluations and development plans for business continuity and growth.
Experienced working in a fast-paced environment.
Analyzed accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
Researched and resolved complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies.
Oversaw proper classification and coding of income and expenditures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
Group Controller Resume
Summary : Group Controller is responsible for managing the Finance function for a defined geographical region and for all financial information related to the Group interests in that region.
Researched and evaluated impact of new and newly applicable accounting pronouncements and guidance.
Incorporated/modified financial reporting and disclosure requirements arising from new pronouncements.
Updated accounting policies and develop new policies to ensure consistency and compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
Provided guidance and training to others within the organization as needed.
Acted as a liaison and manage interactions with the Companys internal and external auditors in support of their required procedures.
Owned and directed effective and efficient processes in support of required internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
Identified and implemented continuous improvements to process, controls and systems in support of financial reporting and the broader finance organization.
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