Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

An established, publicly traded global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as the senior finance leader for one of its business units. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with operational leadership and corporate finance, offering excellent long-term career progression within a large, growth-oriented organization.

This is a true Controllership position, ideal for someone who enjoys leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with the business, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for a multi-site business unit.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance.
• Partner with business leadership to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Lead and develop an experienced accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance and shared service teams.
• Support acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, and integration activities as needed.
• Champion the use of technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred; MBA is a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including prior Controller experience.
• Strong background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Experience working in a matrixed or publicly traded organization is highly desirable.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial consolidations; SAP implementation experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or M&A due diligence is advantageous.

This is a chance to join a stable, growing Fortune 500 organization with an exceptional track record of promoting leaders from within.