Finance Process & Controls Lead (CPA)
Overview
We are seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to take a key role in strengthening and enhancing finance operations within a growing organization. This position goes beyond traditional accounting and compliance responsibilities, focusing on process optimization, operational efficiency, and the improvement of finance-related workflows.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior decision-makers to evaluate existing practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the implementation of more efficient and scalable finance processes.
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, driving change, and improving the way accounting and finance functions support the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess current finance and accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies and process gaps.
- Recommend and support initiatives that improve accuracy, productivity, and control.
- Document business processes, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop practical solutions.
- Ensure financial processes maintain appropriate controls, authorization protocols, and audit readiness.
- Assist in the validation and testing of new tools, enhancements, and process improvements.
- Monitor implemented solutions and recommend further refinements where necessary.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and finance functions.
- Prepare reports, analyses, and process recommendations for senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
- Strong background in financial accounting, reconciliations, controls, and reporting.
- Experience reviewing, documenting, or improving finance and accounting processes.
- Ability to analyze workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency and standardization.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate accounting requirements into business solutions.
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems, POS platforms, inventory management systems, or related business applications.
- Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or similar data analysis tools.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to business process improvement, finance transformation, or internal controls initiatives.
- Experience participating in systems enhancement, ERP-related projects, or process automation efforts.
- Background in high-volume transaction environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with inventory, retail, distribution, or similar operationally intensive industries is a plus.
