Financial Controller

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to manage financial, accounting, and banking activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with our business objectives. The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the accounting operations, preparing financial reports, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GAAP accounting, manufacturing accounting, inventory management, and supply chain financial oversight, with expertise in financial system management. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive financial excellence in a fast-paced, innovative environment. They will be a key member of our finance team providing trustworthy guidance and reporting. 

Job description

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations for improvement
• Ensure compliance with all tax, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Manage internal controls and implement processes to improve financial accuracy and efficiency
• Manage manufacturing accounting and project processes, including cost accounting, bill of materials analysis, inventory valuation, tracking, and reconciliation to support production planning and financial reporting in a manufacturing environment
• Provide financial oversight for supply chain, including vendor cost analysis, procurement, and monitoring of supply chain financial processes
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and ensure accurate and timely audit deliverables
• Manage Payroll and 401K and benefits systems with our external partners
• Manage company credit cards 
• Oversee all insurance to ensure compliance and regulations are met, including risk assessment, policy renewals, and claims coordination
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax regulations
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP)
• Experience with government grant accounting and reporting
• Experience in inventory management, including tracking, reconciliation, and process optimization
• Demonstrated experience in financial oversight of supply chain operations, including vendor cost management and procurement budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired characteristics

• Experience with composite manufacturing business
• Experience with manufacturing and project accounting
• Familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS) 

A successful candidate will possess equal measures of creativity and passion, technical and interpersonal skills, and a drive to push the boundaries of innovation and technology development. The work environment at GWT creates opportunities for collaboration on projects with team members from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, where all perspectives and viewpoints are valued and respected.