A controller, or comptroller, is responsible for overseeing financial statements like balance sheets, invoices, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Their duties include directing accounting managers and department operations, compiling financial reports based on financial statements and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting.
Controller 应该能够履行各种职责和责任。以下是 Controller 应该能够执行的一些职责和责任：
- Assist management with important financial decisions
- Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business
- Supervise employees who work under the controller in preparing financial reports and budgets
- Monitor a company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs
- Keep up-to-date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas
- Understand the financial status of a company to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing
有竞争力的 Controller 将具备某些技能和资格，包括：
- The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations
- Attention to detail
- Basic math skills to make accurate calculations and estimates
- Good understanding of international finance
- Organization and project management
