Controller

Our client is looking to fill the role of Controller. A market leader in its field is looking to add a Corporate Controller who will oversee the general ledger month-end-close, group consolidation, technical accounting as well as compliance and statutory tax reporting. This position will manage domestic and offshore teams, and will collaborate with international accounting teams, as well as functional partners across the organization.

• 5 days a week in office
• $225,000 - $250,000 \+ bonus \+ equity \+ benefits

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month-end close process and group consolidation for all entities in adherence to US GAAP and close timelines
• Manage the close tool, including holding the various accounting teams accountable for their close timeline
• Ensure consistent application of revenue and expense recognition across all entities as per US GAAP
• Review the monthly consolidated income statement and balance sheet analytics
• Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the month-end close process and related analytics and reportin
• Collaborate with the M\&A accounting and management teams, as well as with an external valuation firm on the valuation and related accounting for the business combinations
• ?Review and suggest journal entries as needed, including reviewing account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation, subledger reconciliations, as well as purchase accounting entries
• Oversee the accounts payable process, including identifying improvement opportunities and collaborate with the procurement, technology, and business teams on driving efficiencies
• Oversee the global compliance and statutory tax reporting and ensure compliance rules are adhered to in the various countries
• Prepare technical accounting position papers, as required, and assist with the documentation of policies and procedures
• Work with the CAO on automation and finance transformation projects as well as support in integrating acquired entities both domestically and internationally
• Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, the FASB, and the PCAOB, among others.
• Create and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization
• ?????Maintain a system of effective controls, policies, and procedures over month-end activities
• ?????Manage and coach a team with a strong focus on team development
• ?????Assist in the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and related disclosures
• ?????Collaborate with the internal audit team on establishing and maintaining control
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding the financial audit, group controls testing, as well as the statutory audits

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), required
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience, with 6 or more years of supervisory experience
• Combination of Big 4 experience and private industry, required
• Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures in a SOX environment, required
• Experience working in large multinational businesses across multiple geographical entities, preferred
• Experience working in a multi-function shared services and/or offshore environment, a plus
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, accounting for business combinations and consolidation accounting, required
• Ability to multi-task and handle several deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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