Corporate Controller

Description

• Lead full-cycle accounting processes: GL, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, leases, and tax provisions.
• Coordinate tax provision and filings; ensure compliance with federal/state/local tax regulations.
• Manage the site month end close process and validate accuracy of procedures.
• Implement and enforce group-wide accounting policies, protocols and controls to ensure consistency, clarity and compliance all at all levels and across the company. Develop local applications of group policies
• Provide leadership and manage teams responsible for all aspects of general accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, cash management, shared services and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) standards.
• Responsible for reviewing the site account analyses and reconciliations
• Oversee cash flow analysis, working capital management, and banking relationships.
• Drive adoption and optimization of ERP (SAP recommended) and finance tools.
• Collaborate on annual budgeting and forecasting process with FP&A teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Audit, Tax, Legal, and IT.
• Supervise accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.
• Implement and maintain internal control frameworks and documentation per Group standards and SOX.
• Ensure accuracy in accounting entries and closely monitor account reconciliations and intercompany eliminations.
• Serve as liaison for external audits, manage audit schedules, and resolve findings.
• Complete ad hoc analyses when needed.
• Communicate with departmental managers and staff
• Conduct internal risk assessments and improve accounting processes.
• Ensure accurate balances and proper research and analysis of GL account detail.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff when recording transactions and entries to the GL for proper GAAP treatment.
• Work with Financial Reporting department in completing the external and internal reports and audits.
• Prepare analysis and documentation for fluctuations and variances for each close period.
• Liaise with Group Accounting & Controlling on US GAAP treatment, global accounting policy, SOX and SEC filing requirements
• Lead, oversee and/or support SAP S4/HANA, SOX and other system architecture implementation or enhancements in collaboration with Group and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting with increased visibility and efficiency.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Provide on-going review of accounting systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Review site journal entries for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate and perform annual financial plan with financial planning group with reference to balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and a highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness. Must apply critical thinking skills to determine best financial approach, to maintain budget controls and to supervise a professional staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills, SAP, Apliqo, Power BI and ServiceNow experience a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate for all levels of management, the company’s Board of Directors, and with external consultants.
• High ethical standards and ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Possess strong understanding of recent US GAAP pertaining to recent changes in revenue recognition rules
• Detail oriented, organized and excellent documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting/finance exposure, including at least 5 years in a public company or multinational environment.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Possess strong leadership and mentoring skills to effectively delegate and develop professional staff in the corporate accounting department on an ongoing basis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO strongly preferred, S4 Hana a plus).
• Expert in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance