Corporate Controller

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead and oversee corporate accounting operations for a global industrial manufacturing client generating approximately $2 billion in annual revenue.

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial reporting across a complex, multinational business. The Corporate Controll
er will oversee core accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, and consolidation activities while partnering with finance, operations, and executive leadership to drive operational excellence and support the company's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate brings significant accounting leadership experience within a large-scale manufacturing environment, strong technical accounting expertise, and a demonstrated track record of leading process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting transformation projects.

Experience with SAP is important, as the organization currently operates on SAP ECC 6.0 and anticipates a future transition to SAP S/4

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This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking accounting leader to strengthen global accounting operations, develop a high-performing team, and modernize processes within an established international organization.

• Lead corporate accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and consolidation activities.
• Oversee the preparation and integrity of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage accounting processes across multiple legal entities, business units, and international locations, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support compliance and mitigate financial risk.
• Drive improvements in close timelines, reporting accuracy, balance sheet integrity, and overall accounting efficiency.
• Partner with senior finance leadership to deliver timely financial information, resolve complex accounting matters, and support strategic decision-making.

• Oversee accounting activities within a complex, global manufacturing environment, including inventory valuation, standard costing, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, and fixed asset accounting.
• Partner with plant controllers, regional finance leaders, and operational stakeholders to improve financial visibility, inventory accuracy, and cost management.
• Oversee consolidation and reporting considerations associated with international operations, including foreign currency translation and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure consistent accounting practices and financial reporting standards across domestic and international entities.
• Support capital expenditure accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and other operational finance activities.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, operations, and commercial leadership to improve financial performance and strengthen cost controls.

• Lead initiatives to standardize, streamline, and automate accounting processes across a global organization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve data quality, accelerate the financial close, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions, including workflow automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled accounting tools where appropriate.
• Establish global accounting best practices, process documentation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with IT and finance leadership to modernize…