Corporate Controller

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Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission‑critical, time‑sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, and run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!

• In providing the highest quality products & service
• Being a leader in innovation
• Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
• In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!

With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team in Camarillo, CA.

The Corporate Controller will oversee accounting operations for our multinational commercial, manufacturing, and distribution organization, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. This role has purview over all corporate entities (operating and holding) and is responsible for managing the complexities of multi‑jurisdictional accounting requiring group consolidation in USD. As a U.S.

-based position, the candidate must be a licensed CPA. The Corporate Controller will lead a team to deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial reporting and safeguard strong internal controls across the global manufacturing and distribution sites.

The Corporate Controller will partner closely with manufacturing and commercial leadership, supply chain, tax, treasury, and external auditors to uphold strong financial governance and operational excellence within the global network.

• Responsible for oversight of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements including revenue and expense recognition, asset management, debt, taxes, share‑based compensation, equity transactions, M&A accounting, and impairment reviews. Drives process improvements and automation to increase efficiency within the finance and accounting functions.
• Lead and develop an accounting team consisting of eight direct and two indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Responsible for staff management, including interviewing and selection, performance management, and ongoing support and feedback.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, which include the global, consolidated Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and Statement of Cash Flows. Prepare pro‑forma financials, IFRS financials, and other ad‑hoc reports as needed. Partners with FP&A on all forecasting (P/L and Cash Flow) as well as annual budgeting.
• Maintain and develop internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and actual expenditures for the finance and accounting functions as required locally and globally.
• Oversee the accounting close processes and partner with the Financial Reporting Manager to ensure an accurate and timely consolidation to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Lead the annual global audit in partnership with the Financial Reporting manager; liaise with the external audit team to prepare schedules, align on deliverables, and respond to PBCs. Assist the CFO and Vice President in managing key external relationships including Banking/Treasury, Audit and Tax.
• Review and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local taxes, property taxes, and other external reporting as deemed necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed to practice in the state of California, mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Controller required that includes progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting and reporting, as well as managing direct reports.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive financial leadership experience managing multinational entities.
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