The Global Controller will lead the accounting function, ensuring GAAP compliance, building accounting teams, and delivering financial insights for strategic decision-making.
Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.
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At Spreetail, we believe in empowering our employees to work in the way that suits them best through our Work Your Way approach. Each team member has the flexibility to choose where they work most effectively each week—whether that's from home, a coffee shop, or the office. While flexibility is key, we also value the power of in-person connection. That’s why we bring our corporate team together in Lincoln each quarter for a week of intentional collaboration, team building, community engagement, and our All-Hands meeting. It’s the best of both worlds: the freedom to work your way, with meaningful opportunities to connect and grow together. Please scroll to the bottom of the job posting to confirm that your state qualifies for the Work Your Way program.
Spreetail is seeking a Global Controller to join our team. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Global Chief Financial Officer, playing a critical part in shaping and scaling the company’s global accounting function. In this role, you will build and lead a high-performing accounting organization while implementing a structured and efficient month-end close process that ensures fast, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. You will establish scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with GAAP, SEC, and SOX requirements to maintain audit readiness as the business continues to grow. Additionally, you will deliver timely financial insights that help leadership identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions, while partnering closely with finance, technology, and operations teams to enhance systems, automate processes, and drive greater efficiency across the accounting function.
How you will achieve success:
- Implement a highly structured month-end close process with clear timelines, ownership, and controls to ensure fast, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
- Establish and enforce scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support audit readiness and align with GAAP, SEC, and SOX requirements.
- Build and lead a high-performing accounting organization designed to scale with business growth while maintaining operational efficiency and accountability.
- Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting and analysis that helps leadership identify opportunities, address risks early, and make informed decisions.
- Partner closely with technology, finance, and operations teams to improve systems, automate processes, and eliminate inefficiencies across the accounting function.
What experiences will help you in this role:
- Extensive experience applying GAAP standards and maintaining strong internal controls to produce accurate financial statements and successfully pass audits.
- Proven track record of leading and scaling accounting teams while building organizational structures that support rapid company growth.
- Strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and benchmarking to provide leadership with actionable insights into business performance.
- Experience driving process improvements and system implementations that enhance accounting operations, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across finance, technology, and operational teams while maintaining a strategic, detail-oriented approach.
In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. We believe the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, so we encourage job applicants to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so we don’t require college degrees and welcome non-linear career paths. If this role highlights your experience and gets you excited – please apply!
What you can expect from us:
• We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families.
• We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards.
• We care about your Health & Wellness. Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources. Learn more about our benefits & perks package.
• We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community. We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it.
Spreetail is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].
To qualify for Work Your Way, eligible applicants must reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, or Wyoming.
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