US Controller

VP, US Controller

Our client is a platform focused on bringing people together, in the US and across the world. My client company has built a company culture rooted in kindness, honesty, inclusivity, accountability, and growth. With the growth they are experiencing, they need to add a Global Controller to the team. At this company, everyone has a seat at the table, you are encouraged to bring your "whole self" to work, and your skills and perspectives are always valued.

Every one of the team members, from the top down, helps support the effort to foster an inclusive workplace. Dedication to diversity has played a huge part in what has helped this company propel forward! Their goal is to build internal teams that represent the communities they serve.

My client believes the best way to create a healthy world of humans is to start within yourself! To support this believe they offer:

• 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 you often find yourself to be one step ahead of the questions being asked in the room.
• 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 to work in an organization that you can feel passionate about the company vision and 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 and 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 serve as 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 team 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
• 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