Corporate Controller

Major Responsibilities

• HANDS on operationally oriented VP Controller with well-rounded experience to assume overall leadership for accounting matters for the monthly, quarterly and annual close, all internal and external financial reporting, internal controls and the drive for continuous process improvement.
• Build and manage a controllership team that consolidates and prepares the operating units’ financial statements and other reports to (i) summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position as well as (ii) address a wide range of technical accounting issues.
• Coordinate all internal and board of directors reporting and interaction. Ensure that the Company’s financial results are accurately reported from an external reporting and fiscal statutory perspective.
• Serve as principal interface with external auditors on accounting and reporting matters, audit scope issues and fee matters. Maintain compliance with reporting requirements and related company and audit committee policies on relationship with external auditors and related services.
• Provide reports and presentations as required to the Company’s leadership relating to the Company’s financial performance.

• The ideal candidate will bring well rounded Controllership experience (both operational accounting and technical) with strong managerial and leadership skills.
• A high level of financial, analytical and technical accounting skills with U.S. GAAP.
• Fifteen plus years of relevant management and accounting experience, including some combination of Big 4 public accounting and corporate experience, culminating in a substantial leadership role.
• Experience working with building high powered teams in a global environment
• A CPA, chartered accountant or equivalent.
• Proven strength in evaluating and using financial reporting systems and ensuring that useful and accurate data is available for business decisions.
• A genuine team player who can work closely with all levels of operating management to improve operations through competency and interpersonal skills
• Undisputed reputation for integrity, consistency, big picture orientation and business acumen.
• Proven skills in developing strong working relationships with management and finance executives in operating roles.