Vice President, Corporate Controller

Overview

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market‑leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition:
Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector. We are building a customer‑focused, tech‑enabled, and innovation‑driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under‑digitized industry.

• Lead all aspects of corporate accounting, general ledger, consolidations, and financial reporting across global entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee international reporting, including European statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and internal financial policies.

• Lead accounting due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Manage purchase accounting, valuation analyses, and post‑close integration of newly acquired entities.
• Partner closely with Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to support deal readiness and execution.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to acquisitions, impairments, revenue recognition, and complex transactions.

• Oversee international accounting teams, with specific emphasis on European operations.
• Build consistent financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across regions.
• Partner with regional Finance and Operations leaders to support strategic initiatives and ensure global alignment.

• Lead internal controls, SOX compliance readiness, and audit support.
• Ensure strong governance and scalable processes across the organization.
• Serve as the main contact for external auditors, ensuring audit preparedness and adherence to all regulatory standards.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing accounting organization.
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop training, succession planning, and performance management strategies for the accounting team.

• CPA required (active).
• Big 4 public accounting experience required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller roles.
• Strong M&A experience, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration.
• Demonstrated experience leading international accounting operations, specifically in European markets.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Experience with in a complex, global organization (manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or similar background preferred).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross‑functional partnership skills.
• Proven ability to work in fast‑paced, dynamic, high‑growth environments.

• Experience with ERP implementations or major system upgrades.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to drive process efficiency and automation.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and manage executive‑level stakeholders.

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

USD $ – USD $ / Yr.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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