Vice President, Global Controller

General information

Country

USA

State

Ohio

City

Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

Position Overview:

The Vice President, Global Controller is responsible for leading the company’s global accounting organization, financial reporting and the control environment across all domestic and international operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical accounting expertise and serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, scalability of global processes and alignment with the company’s growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of the company’s global accounting framework, transitioning to a scalable, multinational organization

Establish policies for foreign currency, cross-border transactions and global consolidations

Evaluate and implement systems and processes to support multi-entity, multi-currency operations, driving continuous improvement across the organization

Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAPProvide technical accounting leadership on complex transactions and standards, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842) and business combinations (ASC 805) including the preparation of technical accounting positions

Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies and compliance procedures across the organization

Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, operational analysis and strategic decision support including stakeholder management reporting

Lead the company’s external audit process and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and financial partners

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels

Manage debt covenant compliance and lender reporting requirements

Develop and execute accounting automation and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities

Support acquisitions, integrations, organizational growth initiatives and other strategic projects as needed

Monitor emerging accounting standards, regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and optimization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required CPA required
15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant corporate controller or divisional controller experience

Experience leading accounting functions within large, complex, high-growth organizations

Demonstrated multinational accounting experience, including multi-entity, multi-currency and foreign consolidation

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls and accounting operations

Experience with SOX within a complex control environment

Demonstrated technical accounting expertise across complex US GAAP areas (e.g., ASC 606, 842, 805)
Proven ability to lead large teams and develop strong organizational talent

Experience driving process improvement, automation and scalable financial operations

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Exceptional analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Experience managing external audits and working with public accounting firms

Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience preferred

Advanced ERP and financial systems experience preferred

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

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