VP, Global Controller

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Vice President, Global Controller is a senior finance leader based in Brea, California, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and responsible for global accounting operations, financial reporting governance, internal control and statutory compliance across Envista's multinational footprint. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of global financial information in compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements.

The VP, Global Controller serves as a key partner to the CAO in executing Envista's global accounting strategy, strengthening accounting processes, and enabling scalable, well-governed operations that support growth, transformation, and M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities

Global Accounting & Close

* Lead global accounting operations from Envista's headquarters in Brea, CA, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all regions and legal entities.

* Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and professional judgment across the enterprise.

* Own the global close governance model, close calendar, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Oversee accounting for complex areas including revenue recognition, restructuring, intercompany transactions, foreign currency matters, reserves and accruals, and judgmental accounting estimates.

Financial Reporting Governance & Compliance

* Ensure global accounting results are compliant with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.

* Provide accounting governance over financial reporting outcomes, including consistency, quality, and audit readiness.

* Partner with the CAO, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and Treasury to support accurate, well-controlled external disclosures.

* Act as a senior accounting liaison to external auditors, supporting audit execution and issue resolution in alignment with the CAO.

Internal Control Awareness & Partnership

* Maintain strong awareness of the internal control environment as it relates to accounting processes and financial close activities.

* Support SOX program owners and Internal Audit by ensuring accounting processes are designed and operated with appropriate control considerations.

* Partner with IT, Finance Operations, and Regional Controllers to promote standardization and control-friendly process design.

* Identify control considerations and risks arising from accounting process changes, system implementations, or organizational changes.

Statutory, Regulatory & Local Compliance

* Oversee statutory accounting and local financial reporting requirements across all jurisdictions.

* Ensure timely and accurate local filings in compliance with country-specific accounting standards and regulations.

* Coordinate with regional finance leaders, shared services teams, and external advisors.

People Leadership & Global Operating Model

* Lead and develop Regional Controllers and Global Process Efficiency and Delivery Teams.

* Establish clear accountability, governance, and performance expectations across regions and global teams.

* Drive continuous improvement in close execution, reporting quality, and compliance outcomes.

* Develop leadership depth, succession plans, and strong global engagement.

* Promote a culture of accountability, standardization, and operational excellence.

Process Excellence, Systems & Transformation

* Partner with the CAO to define and execute the global controllership target operating model.

* Drive global accounting process optimization and close acceleration.

* Support ERP, consolidation, and reporting system transformations in collaboration with Finance, IT, and Shared Services.

Business Partnership

* Serve as a trusted advisor to the CAO and senior finance leadership team.

* Proactively identify accounting risks, judgment areas, and process improvement opportunities.

* Support strategic and operational initiatives with sound accounting guidance and disciplined execution.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Education

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA a plus.

* CPA or equivalent required;
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Experience

* 20+ years of progressive…