Position Summary:
The US Controller will lead the General Ledger/Controllership team. Will own reporting to our international parent company and be responsible for monitoring and preparing internal management reporting for senior North American leadership. Leads much of the accounting function, including fixed assets, lease accounting, prepaids, and all other areas of the balance sheet. Will own month end, quarter end, and year end reporting, with a focus on financial statement preparation and will lead audits.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including month end close process, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Lead, coach, motivate, and develop general ledger/controllership team
- Develop, support, and maintain functioning internal controls
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including variance analysis
- Assist in coordinating the annual and related mid-year audit process
- Budget for and analyze performance of US Support functions (Finance, Legal, HR, etc.)
- Identify pain points of accounting processes and make recommendations/enhancement ideas.
- Assist in the maintenance of the accounting system and General Ledger structure and accounts.
- Review and post journal entries
- Perform ad hoc analysis, work on special projects, and perform other duties as assigned
Education, Skills, & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 8+ years relevant experience, with a background in public audit/technical accounting advisory preferred, and 5+ years of leadership (people management) experience in a client-focused environment
- Master’s Degree preferred
- CPA certification strongly preferred
- Preferred 3+ years' experience working with a large-scale ERP; experience with SAP preferred
- Audit background highly preferred
- Experience in a large, complex multi-national company accounting team preferred, minimum $100M revenue preferred
- Industry experience in manufacturing preferred
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP; knowledge of IFRS is a plus
- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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