US Controller

US Controller

Join to apply for the US Controller role  will be part of an organization that values kindness, honesty, inclusivity, accountability, and growth.

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Our client is a platform focused on bringing people together in the US and across the world. With the growth they are experiencing, they need to add a Global Controller to the team. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and your skills and perspectives are always valued.

• Growing firm – developing processes
• Multiple examples of promotion. This is a place where good performance is recognized.
• Upward mobility
• Possibility to lead the transformation from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Workday for financials

• You are comfortable in a fast‑paced environment where you communicate daily with world‑class talent from global teams.
• You promote positivity in the workplace and are committed and flexible in your approach to get the job done.
• You love the thrill of solving the puzzle! You are able to think big picture & long term, quickly switch gears, and just as easily drill down into the details to problem‑solve.
• You are a self‑starter: you thrive on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight and often find yourself a step ahead of the questions being asked in the room.
• You have excellent time management, and you know how to manage multiple priorities.
• You have great communication skills, both verbal and written, and build relationships with ease.
• You can build consensus and alignment but are not afraid to push ahead on your vision.
• You are passionate about leading, managing, and inspiring cross‑functional teams.
• You love working in an organization that aligns with your values.

• Lead, manage, and develop a high‑performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback.
• Partner with the leadership team, cross‑functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered.
• Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes; develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and be a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management.
• Oversee the global accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month‑ and year‑end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Work closely with FP&A on reporting efforts related to senior leadership presentations, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and reporting of actuals.
• Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the accounting team.
• Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation highly wanted.
• 15+ years of combined experience in public accounting & industry.
• Prior experience with ERP system implementations.
• Open to seeing someone straight from Big 4.
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others.
• Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards and SOX compliance.
• Banking, financial services, or commercial finance industry experience.