Senior Financial Controller

American President Lines is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the Finance Department under the CFO, guiding financial operations from a hybrid setup in Arlington. The role emphasizes timely reporting across multiple structures, ongoing risk assessment, and robust internal controls to support the company’s financial performance and governance.

Position Summary

This role oversees all aspects of the Finance Department under the direct management of the CFO. It ensures that deadlines and deliverables for multiple reporting structures are met, while continually evaluating processes for risk and maintaining proper internal controls and segregation of duties across procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local finance team and coordinate with global shared service centers to meet all deliverables and deadlines, establishing and monitoring KPIs for the Finance department.
• Foster constructive relationships with other AML departments, the Group, and external partners to improve financial performance, drive process improvements, and add value; act as a business partner to senior leadership.
• Oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and Group guidelines.
• Monitor P&L fluctuations against the budget; regularly report variances to senior management and support cost control and cost avoidance initiatives across DRC, crew travel, and G&A expenses.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating requirements with Senior Leadership, APL Lines, and CMA Ships to ensure timely consolidation within Group deadlines.
• Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are recorded accurately and timely with proper approvals in all systems prior to payment.
• Review bank reconciliations for accuracy and ensure head office BR deadlines are met.
• Monitor intercompany activity and ensure proper reporting and reconciliation with other Group entities.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of tax-related transactions and declarations.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Establish and update procedures to ensure adequate segregation of duties and internal controls; perform regular risk analyses on balance sheet accounts and maintain audit-ready processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA or equivalent advanced knowledge of accounting and finance preferred; minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate accounting/finance environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of leading by example.
• Ability to work well under pressure independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Solid analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Respect for others, integrity, and a proactive approach to fostering a positive work environment.
• Innovation in applying financial controls and processes in a dynamic setting.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation

USD 120,000 per year

Location

Arlington, VA (hybrid)

Relocation

Relocation to Arlington, VA 22201 before starting work is required.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus