Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

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The Controller leads day‑to‑day accounting operations and financial control while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership to enhance financial reporting, data integrity, forecasting support, and the month‑end close process. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for maintaining US GAAP‑compliant financial statements, strengthening internal controls, ensuring multi‑jurisdictional tax compliance, and building scalable finance processes to support growth and profitability. The ideal candidate thrives in change, operates with a strong sense of ownership, and balances strategic priorities with operational execution.

• Own and continuously improve the month‑end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and reporting packages, while reducing cycle time and ensuring balance sheet integrity
• Deliver timely and insightful monthly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, and variance analysis to support leadership decision‑making
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners
• Lead finance initiatives related to ERP implementation or system transitions, including chart of accounts design, data mapping, testing, and training
• Strengthen data governance and improve end‑to‑end accounting processes such as order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, and inventory accounting
• Improve visibility and control over cash flow and working capital, including AR collections, AP cadence, credit policies, and inventory valuation
• Partner cross‑functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to analyze margins, pricing, cost drivers, and operational metrics
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax requirements and other regulatory obligations
• Maintain strong governance over revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and other key accounting areas
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while establishing scalable processes, documentation, and accountability standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet controls
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, regulated, or inventory‑driven environments preferred
• Demonstrated success improving close processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls in a growth or change environment
• Hands‑on ERP implementation or major system transition experience (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Experience with multi‑state sales tax compliance
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, operate independently, and drive results in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross‑functional communication skills
• Hands‑on, pragmatic leader who builds scalable processes and prioritizes high‑impact initiatives