Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Our client is looking to fill the role of Controller. A market leader in its field is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee the general ledger month‑end close, group consolidation, technical accounting, compliance, and statutory tax reporting. The position will manage domestic and offshore teams, collaborate with international accounting teams, and partner with functional teams across the organization.

• 5 days a week in office
• $225,000 - $250,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

• Oversee the month‑end close process and group consolidation for all entities in adherence to US GAAP and close timelines.
• Manage the close tool, holding accounting teams accountable for their close timelines.
• Ensure consistent application of revenue and expense recognition across all entities as per US GAAP.
• Review the monthly consolidated income statement and balance sheet analytics.
• Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the month‑end close process and related analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with M&A accounting and management teams, and with an external valuation firm on valuation and related accounting for business combinations.
• Review and suggest journal entries as needed, including account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, subledger reconciliations, and purchase accounting entries.
• Oversee the accounts payable process, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate with procurement, technology, and business teams to drive efficiencies.
• Oversee global compliance and statutory tax reporting, ensuring adherence to compliance rules in various countries.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers as required and assist with documentation of policies and procedures.
• Work with the CAO on automation and finance transformation projects and support the integration of acquired entities domestically and internationally.
• Monitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules deliberated by the SEC, FASB, and PCAOB.
• Create and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization.
• Maintain effective controls, policies, and procedures over month‑end activities.
• Manage and coach a team with a strong focus on team development.
• Assist in the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with the internal audit team on establishing and maintaining control.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the financial audit, group controls testing, and statutory audits.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), required.
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, with 6 or more years of supervisory experience.
• Combination of Big 4 experience and private industry, required.
• Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures in a SOX environment, required.
• Experience working in large multinational businesses across multiple geographical entities, preferred.
• Experience working in a multi‑function shared services and/or offshore environment, a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, accounting for business combinations and consolidation accounting, required.
• Ability to multi‑task and handle several deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.