Global Controller

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. Automation

• AI 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.