6am HST · 1 day ago
Financial Controller
Honolulu County, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years exp6am HST is a transportation and logistics company that has been operating in Hawaii for over 100 years, seeking a Financial Controller to join its leadership team. The Financial Controller will be responsible for all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, while collaborating closely with other departments to enhance the organization’s financial performance.
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Hiring Manager
Hunter Praywell
Responsibilities
Maintains the integrity of financial systems and records. Ensures financial data is maintained, organized and archived in a responsible, accessible and highly organized manner
Analyzes competitors, evaluates demographics, prices, distribution channels, and marketing outlets to increase profitability
Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions
Manages the accounting functions and corresponding staff, including: Billing and Accounts Receivable, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting
Reviews and approves all AP vouchers, credit charges ACH and wires reconciliations
Manages the month-end and year-end close processes
Oversees the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Liaise with third parties on accounting-related matters
Implement and manage financial systems and software
Ensures proper flow of information & transactions from various sources/software
Provides reporting to external partners and stakeholders
Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability
Establishes and enforces robust internal controls to safeguard assets, manage risks, and maintain the integrity of financial systems and records
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards
Reviews financial journal entries to ensure compliance with appropriate standards
Reviews applicable government, federal, or required reports
Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. Reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate actions are taken
Performs contract reviews
Reviews financial evidence for accuracy and reasonableness
Ensures policies are administered fully, fairly, and consistently
Responsible for the ongoing assessment of business and company risk, identifies potential business & financial risks. Implements proper policies & procedures with the applicable department(s) for remediation
Assesses the financial impact of changes made to operations; establishes policies and procedures to ensure proper accounting and compliance applicable requirements
Leads the preparation and management of the budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans and corresponding variance analyses
Analyzes financial information to identify trends and provides actionable insights of existing and evolving operating/financial issues, potential or existing risks, challenges, and opportunities
Provides financial and accounting support by analyzing performance with a focus on both revenue growth (top line) and cost efficiency (bottom line), while ensuring alignment with standards, qualitative goals, and overall reputation
Analyzes financial data and prepare reports and analyses for senior management
Ensures tax compliance and manage tax planning initiatives
Handles complex financial transactions and manage cash flow
Anticipates and proactively addresses business needs and involves leadership in key decisions with high transparency. Participates in owner and business meetings to provide context and explanation for financial results as needed
Leads and mentors the accounting department as well as all other departments under the Financial Controller’s direct supervision. Fosters a positive, high-performing culture with a focus on service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
Responsible for ensuring: Leaders and staff are working collaboratively as “one team” and fosters an environment of teamwork, sense of unity and common loyalty, goals for each departmental function are set, monitors progress, and holds managers accountable for results
Sets clear short and long-term goals for each team member and meets regularly to ensure progress
Ensures leaders are also meeting regularly with their respective employees
Serves as a mentor to guide and consult with department heads/managers and staff as challenges and issues arise
Ongoing selection, training, development and succession planning for all staff with the support of the human resources team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
Five years of accounting/finance experience
Three years of supervisory experience over financial accounting and reporting functions, including managing month-end and year-end close processes
Demonstrated understanding of accounting, finance, and taxation principles and regulations
Demonstrated understanding of the preparation of GAAP, management, and cash basis reporting and forecasting
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Exceptional leadership, team building and communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) skills
Must be effective in handling problems, including identifying, preventing, and solving problems
Possesses strong interpersonal communications skills and exhibits a collaborative, dynamic, inspirational, assertive and proactive management/leadership style
Expertise in training, developing, motivating and managing personnel
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and the ability to multi‐task various projects and processes at the same time to meet deadlines
A proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with clients, guests, and staff is required. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional relationships
Must be able to understand and apply reasoning to complex information/data from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to comprehend, analyze, organize, and prioritize a wide variety of information within time limitations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Requires the ability to read and perform mathematical calculations
Requires concentration, alertness and attention to detail
Must be able to perform under stressful conditions while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor
Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members
Preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced business degree
Current or former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Benefits
Parking
Dental
Group life insurance
Long term care insurance
Company
6am HST
6am HST offers comprehensive project management and implementation services.
Founded in 2025Honolulu, Hawaii, US
0-1 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase