Controller

Description

Job Title: Controller

Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced accounting manager/controller who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels in building processes and controls. This role is pivotal in establishing and enhancing Viken's accounting processes including financial planning and analysis function. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and work closely with internal teams, partner with leadership to support strategic decisions, and engage with accounting during the monthly close process.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Consolidations:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Tax, Audit, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Capital Expenses, and Fixed Assets.
• Manage monthly closings, consolidations, and preparation of consolidated financial results.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise the performance of all internal and external accounting resources.
  
  

Internal Controls

• Safeguard company assets by establishing and maintaining corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Develop and implement internal control environments, processes, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure cost and expense control procedures are in place and analyze cash flow and expenses to guide the executive team.
  
  

Fiscal Year Audits

• Lead and manage the year-end external audit process in coordination with local finance teams.
• Interact directly with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
  
  

Budgeting And Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range financial planning process, updating monthly rolling forecasts.
• Track variances between actual results and forecasts, explaining key drivers.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop accurate project budgets.
  
  

Financial Analysis And Reporting

• Prepare annual and quarterly financial reporting dashboards
• Provide ongoing financial and analytical support.
• Develop and implement forecasting models for planning and accrual recognition.
  
  

Strategic Financial Planning

• Provide financial support to the leadership team for strategic decision-making.
• Support long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, and modeling for key business initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, internal controls and financial planning and analysis.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with using QuickBooks is a plus.
  
  

About Viken: Viken Detection provides enabling security imaging and material identification solutions that help law enforcement and safety inspection professionals keep the public safe from drug trafficking, terrorism, and environmental hazardous threats. The company’s innovative vehicle scanners, the OSPREY Portal series, and its handheld products, the HBI-120, NIGHTHAWK-HBI, FOXHOUND-HNA and Pb200e are the recognized leaders in their markets. Viken Detection is headquartered just west of Boston in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.vikendetection.com