Necessary skills for Financial Controller: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Financial Controller
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial modeling software
Skills and Behaviours for a Financial Controller
Auditing
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Bookkeeping
General Ledger
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Consolidation
Financial Reporting
Financial Statement
Income Statement
Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow
Cash Management
Cost accounting
Management Accounting
P&L Management
Project management
Project Management
Revenue Generation
Forecasts
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Change Management
Driving change and innovation
Influencing others towards change
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed
Enhancing individual and professional development
Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others