Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

A private-equity backed manufacturing organization operating at meaningful international scale is entering its next phase of growth through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. They serve a global customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The Controller will serve as the senior operational accounting leader for the enterprise, owning global close, consolidation, and technical accounting across a complex international footprint. This role partners closely with the CFO, FP&A leadership, and external advisors to simplify processes, improve visibility, and ensure scalable financial reporting as the business expands globally.

• Own and lead the global consolidation and close process across a multi-entity international structure, driving simplification and reduced cycle times.
• Establish and enforce consistent close calendars, reporting standards, and GAAP alignment across domestic and foreign accounting teams.
• Act as the primary accounting partner to international entities, fostering collaboration and accountability while elevating reporting quality.
• Deliver insightful month‑end analysis, including meaningful variance explanations and trend commentary to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee and mentor a global accounting team spanning general ledger, transactional accounting, and cost accounting functions.
• Partner with finance leadership supporting ERP and CRM integrations to ensure accounting requirements are properly reflected in system design.
• Provide technical accounting leadership for acquisitions, including purchase accounting and post‑close integration under U.S. GAAP.
• Review and finalize global chart‑of‑accounts alignment to ensure consistency, scalability, and reporting efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of intercompany activity, including loans and cross‑border transactions, with an eye toward cash optimization and repatriation strategy.
• Monitor and maintain existing transfer pricing frameworks in coordination with external advisors, ensuring ongoing compliance and accurate cash flow modeling.
• Support cash flow forecasting efforts as needed, with particular attention to capital expenditure and working capital dynamics.
• Develop and refresh concise accounting policies related to inventory and fixed assets for acquired entities, prioritizing clarity and usability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• (must have) Demonstrated experience leading global consolidations across multiple foreign entities
• (must have) experience leading accounting at companies with annual revenue north of $300m
• (must have) Strong background in foreign currency accounting and international financial reporting
• (must have) Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or inventory‑driven operating environments
• Proven ability to streamline and professionalize month‑end close processes
• Track record of effective leadership and communication with geographically dispersed teams
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including business combinations

• Exposure to standard costing or cost‑focused operating models
• Experience with consolidation or reporting platforms (e.g., enterprise consolidation, planning, or reporting tools)
• Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Prior oversight of payroll or shared services accounting functions