We are seeking a Global Controller who will serve as a key executive leader, overseeing the integrity of the company's financial statements, maintaining a world-class internal control environment, and providing strategic financial leadership across the entire global organization. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for all global accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting (Controllership)
Global Financial Reporting: Direct and manage the preparation of timely, accurate, and transparent consolidated global financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements.
Technical Accounting Authority: Serve as the final authority on the interpretation, adoption, and consistent application of complex technical accounting policies across all international entities.
Close Process: Lead the efficient and rigorous execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
SEC/External Reporting: Oversee the preparation and filing of all external financial reports, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), if applicable.
II. Compliance and Internal Controls Internal Control Environment: Design, implement, and maintain a robust global framework of internal controls to protect company assets and ensure data integrity, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for external auditors, internal audit, and regulatory bodies, managing all global audit activities.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to accounting, treasury, and foreign exchange.
III. Executive Leadership and Team Development Strategic Partner: Collaborate with the CFO, CEO, and other executive leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic business decisions and drive global growth.
Talent Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of Controllership, Accounting, Tax and Treasury professionals.
Process Transformation: Champion finance transformation initiatives, including the selection, implementation, and optimization of global ERP and accounting systems.
IV. AutomationAI First Approach: Identify opportunities to support scaling of the business through use of AI and other technologies.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or Master's in Accounting is highly preferred.
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role (VP/SVP/CAO) overseeing global accounting operations for a multinational publicly traded company.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP/IFRS, SEC reporting, and designing/managing SOX-compliant control environments.
- Leadership: Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and proven ability to lead and develop large, geographically dispersed teams.
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