Job Openings Corporate Controller

About the job Corporate Controller

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the corporate accounting function in a publicly traded, multinational environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting operational excellence across a complex, multi-entity organization. The Corporate Controller will play a critical leadership role in financial integrity, technical accounting, internal controls, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership
  • Lead and manage the corporate accounting function, including technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Partner with regional finance teams to ensure consistency in global accounting policies and procedures

External Reporting & Compliance

  • Ensure SOX compliance and maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting
  • Serve as the key liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit process

Technical Accounting

  • Provide expert guidance on complex topics such as: ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), Business combinations and M&A transactions, Foreign currency translation and remeasurement.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting policies, procedures, and systems
  • Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to optimize ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth within the finance organization

Required Qualifications

  • CPA certification required
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Prior experience in a public company environment
  • Strong command of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
  • Proven track record managing multi-currency global consolidations across multiple legal entities
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, especially at the senior leadership level
  • Experience in or exposure to Big 4 accounting firms (strongly preferred)