Global Controller

Lead the U.S. accounting function across multiple entities and offices, overseeing financial reporting, balance sheet accounting, cash management, tax, audit, controls, and process improvement. This role requires a strong communicator with international experience and a background in private equity and restructuring environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the U.S. entities, including monthly and quarterly results and variance analysis.
• Own the balance sheet and ensure timely completion of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Manage cash forecasting, cash flow analysis, banking relationships, and treasury coordination.
• Oversee accounting operations across four U.S. offices and lead a team of two employees.
• Oversee intercompany activity, management reporting, expenses, payables, and other core accounting functions.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for U.S. entities.
• Oversee payroll, partner compensation, carry distributions, and related accounting matters.
• Lead annual audits and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate U.S. tax matters, including GAAP-to-tax reconciliations, NOLs, DTAs, and DTLs.
• Support SEC and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with global finance teams and cross-functional groups to maintain consistent reporting and controls.
• Identify process gaps and lead accounting, systems, automation, and reporting improvements.
• Support restructuring initiatives and complex business changes from an accounting and reporting perspective.

Key Qualifications

• International/global company experience required.
• Private equity experience required.
• Direct experience working with restructuring teams or restructuring-related initiatives required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Controller-level experience.
• Financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing accounting across multiple entities, offices, or jurisdictions.
• Strong financial reporting, balance sheet, reconciliation, cash management, audit, and tax experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with global leadership and cross-functional teams.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• Public accounting/audit background preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills preferred.
• Experience leading finance transformation, process redesign, automation, or AI-enabled efficiencies preferred.