Financial Controller

Micom Labs - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Pleasanton, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Financial Controller at MiCOM Labs plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company's financial health and compliance with regulatory standards. This position is essential for managing risk and preserving the company's assets through the implementation and adherence to internal controls. The Financial Controller will collaborate closely with external auditors to ensure that financial reporting is compliant with all necessary regulations, thereby ensuring that financial statements are both accurate and complete. In addition to compliance, the Financial Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company. This includes managing vendor setups, processing invoices, remitting payments, maintaining accounting software records, and overseeing purchasing functions. The role requires a focus on efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes to support the overall operational goals of MiCOM Labs. Strategically, the Financial Controller will guide the company's direction by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations. This includes assisting in the implementation of accounting software and systems, identifying areas for cost savings, and suggesting process improvements. The position also involves ensuring compliance with external reporting and filing deadlines, as well as implementing necessary changes mandated by regulatory agencies. Additional responsibilities include managing cash flow through effective forecasting and planning, acting as a liaison during audits, monitoring internal controls, and mentoring financial staff. The Financial Controller will also play a key role in budget preparation by providing historical spending data and ensuring that financial compliance is maintained throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Managing risk and preserving assets by ensuring internal controls are implemented and followed
• Collaborating with external auditors to ensure financial reporting compliance
• Ensuring that financial statements are accurate and complete
• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including vendor set-up, invoice processing, payment remittance, accounting software record-keeping, and purchasing functions
• Ensuring that financial processes are efficient and effective
• Guiding the direction of the company by providing financial insights and recommendations
• Assisting in the implementation of accounting software and systems
• Identifying areas for cost savings and process improvements
• Putting in place processes and confirming execution
• Ensuring compliance with external reporting and filing deadlines
• Implementing changes imposed by external regulatory agencies
• Managing cash flow, including forecasting and planning
• Acting as an audit liaison, meeting with external audit staff, and implementing reporting changes
• Monitoring internal controls, gathering feedback from audit personnel, and designing control functions
• Approving invoices, ensuring proper resources are allocated, and minimizing financial risk
• Assisting in budget preparation, providing data and information on historical spending
• Ensuring financial compliance, understanding external reporting requirements, and overseeing the final product
• Identifying cost savings, understanding operational efficiencies, and mentoring financial staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; master's degree preferred
• At least 5-10 years of professional experience in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license preferred
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with focused attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience with accounting software and systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Task oriented and cautious with risk