Controller

Controller

This senior finance leadership role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, development of a scalable internal control environment, leadership of core accounting, and financial operations. The Corporate Controller will be both an exceptional accounting leader and a change agent - building processes, systems and controls required to support a complex, multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Controllership

• Lead the corporate accounting organization, including general accounting, financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets and related accounting operations.

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close and consolidation processes, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, continuous improvement, U.S. GAAP-compliant financial reporting and executive reporting packages.

• Establish clear accounting policies, standards and accountability across the organization.

• Maintain rigorous balance-sheet governance, including reconciliations, reserves and account ownership.

• Provide leadership and technical guidance on acquisitions, divestitures and other complex transactions.

• Build a Scalable Control Environment

• Develop and continuously strengthen a risk-based internal control environment appropriate for a complex privately held organization.

• Establish consistent accounting practices and controls.

• Lead the annual external audit and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.

• Ensure appropriate accounting governance, documentation and policy compliance.

• Transform Accounting Through Technology and Process Improvement

• Lead the modernization and automation of accounting, systems and workflows.

• Identify and implement opportunities to use automation, analytics and AI to improve accuracy, speed and productivity.

• Reduce manual processes, eliminate unnecessary complexity and improve the speed and quality of the financial close.

• Oversee Treasury and Partner on Financial Operations

• Manage corporate cash, liquidity and treasury relationships.

• Partner with third-party subject matter experts on tax and enterprise risk-management matters.

• Establish appropriate financial operating metrics and accountability.

• Build an Exceptional Accounting Organization

• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing accounting and payroll team.

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.

• Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration and service to the business.

• 15+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, including leadership responsibility within a complex multi-entity environment.

• Strong background in corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee reporting, treasury activity, and coordination of tax matters.

• Experience working with executive leadership, external auditors, regulatory bodies, and board or committee stakeholders.

• Proven success leading process improvements while maintaining a disciplined and well-controlled accounting environment.

• Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is required

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