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