Financial Controller - job 1 of 23

As a Financial Controller at GPAC, your main responsibilities include overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, managing the month-end closing process, and presenting accurate financial reports. You will also focus on cash flow management and assessing financial risks while supporting the leadership team in achieving strategic objectives.

To apply for the Financial Controller position at GPAC, candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree along with at least 5 years of finance experience. It is also essential to have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft products, and the ability to work well with various teams.

The Financial Controller position at GPAC will primarily operate out of the corporate office in Georgetown, SC. After a successful 6 months of service, there could be a possibility for hybrid work arrangements, offering some flexibility in your work schedule.

The benefits package for the Financial Controller position at GPAC is quite robust. It includes family-friendly hours, paid time off (PTO), health insurance coverage, a 401K plan, and additional benefits such as Aflac. We truly value the well-being of our team members.

Working as a Financial Controller at GPAC is unique due to our focus on building strong relationships within a family-owned atmosphere. We emphasize long-term commitments from our team members and maintain a supportive environment where your contributions can significantly impact our organization’s success.

In sharing your experience, highlight specific examples of how you've managed both accounts payable and receivable. Discuss your familiarity with accounting software, your approach to handling discrepancies, and how you ensure accuracy and timely payments to vendors while efficiently collecting dues from clients.

Talk about your understanding of GAAP standards and detail the procedures you put in place in past roles to ensure compliance. You can mention implementing internal controls, regular audits, and conducting training for team members on accounting policies.

When answering this, consider discussing a specific instance where you simplified complex financial data into understandable formats like visual aids or reports. Highlight your communication style and how you tailored your presentation for the audience to foster understanding and decision-making.

Outline your step-by-step approach to month-end closing. Discuss timelines, ensuring journal entries are completed, and how you collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information, manage deadlines, and produce timely financial statements.

Discuss specific strategies you use for financial forecasting, such as analyzing historical data, utilizing forecasting tools, and considering market trends. You might elaborate on how you make adjustments based on external factors and internal changes.

Provide an example of how you've identified and resolved financial discrepancies in previous positions. Emphasize your analytical skills, attention to detail, and how you work collaboratively to rectify issues while minimizing their impact.

Share a successful cash flow management technique, such as developing cash flow projections or implementing an efficient invoicing system. Highlight how this benefited the organization and improved liquidity.

Discuss your leadership style and methods of mentoring your team members. You could mention regular feedback sessions, providing growth opportunities, and creating a collaborative environment where team members feel valued and supported.

List the financial software that you have experience with, like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, and illustrate how you have used them to enhance financial reporting, streamline processes, or facilitate decision-making.

Describe your organizational techniques, such as making to-do lists, using project management tools, or setting up reminders. Explain how you assess urgency and importance to manage your time effectively in a fast-paced financial environment.