Financial Controller

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is experiencing a period of significant transformation. Formed in 2020, Neptune Pacific Line acquired Pacific Direct Line, bringing together two of the South Pacific’s top shipping and logistics companies to support the full supply chain of our customers in the region. NPDL is part of The Wonderful Company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Its other companies include FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark Vineyards, Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, POM Wonderful and Suterra.

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the financial governance, reporting, and performance management frameworks across the NPDL’s multi-country operations. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information, supporting strategic decision-making and enabling operational excellence in a complex, fast-moving global shipping and logistics environment.

The Financial Controller oversees financial reporting, statutory compliance, while driving financial discipline and continuous improvement across all regional offices. Working closely with executive leadership, commercial teams, and operational units, the role provides critical financial insights that support profitability, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Oversees end-to-end accounting operations for multiple entities (NPDL and PFL), ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains robust ledger integrity and drives timely reconciliations across all accounts.
• Executes monthly and quarterly close processes within strict timelines (month-end: 5 business days; quarter-end: 7 business days).
• Delivers comprehensive variance analysis and actionable insights to FP&A and US Financial Reporting teams.
• Reviews and mitigates risks in high-impact general ledger reconciliations across subsidiaries.

 

Audit & Compliance

• Leads coordination and successful completion of 15+ external audits annually across diverse jurisdictions.
• Manages audit schedules and ensures timely submission of 25+ group reporting packs to PNL UK.
• Oversees preparation and review of audited and compilation financial statements.
• Ensures full compliance with debt covenants and regulatory requirements, minimizing exposure to financial risk.

 

Technical Financial Leadership

• Acts as a trusted advisor on IFRS and US GAAP, guiding adoption and interpretation across the organization.
• Applies Principal vs. Agent considerations under IFRS 15/ASC 606 for accurate revenue recognition.
• Provides technical expertise for due diligence, mergers, and acquisition projects, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

 

Systems, Processes & Automation

• Champions automation and standardization of financial reporting and intercompany processes to enhance efficiency.
• Strengthens internal controls to safeguard data integrity and ensure compliance.

 

Leadership & People Development

• Mentors and develops accounting professionals, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Builds team capability through structured learning, coaching, and mentoring programs.
• Promotes collaboration across South Pacific finance teams, positioning finance as a strategic business partner.
• Sets clear goals and performance standards aligned with organizational priorities.
• Champions an inclusive, high-performance culture that drives engagement and results.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation (required).

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, MBA, or related discipline (preferred).

Experience and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of cost accounting and IFRS, with US GAAP exposure an advantage.

• 10 plus years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years in corporate accounting and 3 years in public accounting.

• Expertise in financial compliance, month end closing, general ledger management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Experience with automated financial and accounting systems.

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with the capability to prepare financial statements, projections, and reports.

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams.

• Proven ability to manage and motivate remote teams while meeting tight deadlines and overseeing multiple projects.

• Ability to travel internationally when required.

Key Relationships

• CFO, Corporate Finance leaders, Regional Finance Managers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Operations, Commercial teams.

• External auditors, banks, financial institutions, tax advisers, regulators, and government agencies.

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Health and Life Insurance
• Fitness fund
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

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