Global Controller - 200K to 240K + Bonus - Creative Financial Staffing

Global Controller

Our client has built a company culture rooted in kindness, honesty, inclusivity, accountability, and growth. With the growth they are experiencing, they need to add a Global Controller to the team. At this company, everyone has a seat at the table, you are encouraged to bring your “whole self” to work, and your skills and perspectives are always valued.

Every one of the team members, from the top down, helps support the effort to foster an inclusive workplace. Dedication to diversity has played a huge part in what has helped this company propel forward! Their goal is to build internal teams that represent the communities they serve.

We are seeking a Global Controller as part of the Company’s Corporate Accounting team reporting directly to the CFO. The Global Controller position will lead, drive, and direct the global accounting functions and reporting including monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation and reporting of financial results, coordination of quarterly reviews and audits, optimization of processes and internal controls and building, managing, and developing the accounting team. This position will partner across the business with key constituents such as tax and treasury, FP&A, legal, investor relations, people & culture, and other business partners. You will join an amazing team of Accounting and Finance professionals that are smart, kind, and down to earth!

About YOU, The Global Controller:

• You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you communicate daily with world-class talent from global teams
• You promote positivity in the workplace and are committed and flexible in your approach to get the job done
• You love the thrill of solving the puzzle! You are able to think big picture & long term, quickly switch gears, and just as easily drill down into the details to problem solve
• You are a self-starter: you thrive on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight… you often find yourself to be one step ahead of the questions being asked in the room.
• If accounting didn’t work out, you could get a job as a juggler in the circus! You have excellent time management, and you know how to manage multiple priorities
• You have great communication skills, both verbal and written, and build relationships with ease
• You can build consensus and alignment but are not afraid to push ahead on your vision
• You are passionate about leading, managing, and inspiring cross-functional teams
• You love to work in an organization that you can feel passionate about the company vision and values

What will the Global Controller do?

• Lead, manage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback
• Partner with the leadership team, cross functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered
• Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls
• Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management
• Oversee the global accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month- and year-end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards
• Work closely with FP&A team on reporting efforts related to senior leadership presentations, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reporting of actuals
• Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the accounting team
• Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What we are looking for in a Global Controller:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation required
• 15+ years of combined experience in public accounting & industry
• Experience working in manufacturing or closely related industry
• Prior experience with ERP system implementations
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams (globally)
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others
• Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards
• Experience with international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting

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