Corporate Controller

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Job description

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

The CORPORATE CONTROLLER is responsible for leading global finance and accounting activities, including general accounting, internal controls, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable activity. The Corporate Controller is accountable for producing internal financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and internal controls, enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensuring that reported results comply with GAAP. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical planning, evaluation, and implementation skills. This position will establish, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting processes in addition to providing direction and strategic support to make the accounting operations more efficient and accurate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supports management by helping drive the organization to achieve strategic and plan objectives.
* Develops a culture of continuous improvement in the finance function and supports the culture domestically and internationally, providing assistance and direction as required to improve effectiveness and overall performance.
* Leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement closing activities and related reporting and analytics in accordance with GAAP.
* Insures timelines and accuracy of month, quarter, and year end closings.
* Coordinates external audits of companys accounts both domestic and international
* Prepares and maintains written policies, records and reports required by regulatory agencies
* Oversees all accounting, and SOX compliance activities for the company
* Responsible for maintaining strong and effective internal controls processes, including ensuring compliance with SOX.
* Design, implement, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, practices and procedures
* Directs the activities of all internal accounting activities of the Company including general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit/collection, tax, treasury and consolidation functions.
* Oversee tax US filings including property tax, sales and use tax, federal and state tax returns, and various other filings employer taxes.
* Partner with the FP&A team on the annual budget, monthly forecast, various expense analytics and other internal reporting activities.
* Partner with the international Managing Director and local accounting resources to ensure information sharing and assist in the reconcilement of statutory to US GAAP ledgers.
* Leads, recruits, trains, and develops a finance and accounting team to support the needs of the business and ensure current and future leadership of the financial function.
* Responsible for global daily Cash Management including forecasting, flow of funds between entities and related banks, domestic and international wire and ach processing, and other day-to-day cash operations.
* Responsible for accounting activities related to acquisitions and divestitures including closing and opening day accounting and the integration into existing processes and systems and/or managing updates to such.
* Financial application and system expert liaison for finance and accounting.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors degree in finance or accounting from an accredited college or university required
* MBA or other advanced degree preferred
* Active CPA required

* 12+ years of progressive accounting and supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area as a Controller or Director of Accounting (preferred). Global, U.S. based, public company experience preferred.

* Strong knowledge of financial governance and compliance including GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and COSO framework knowledge. IFRS knowledge a plus.
* Strong knowledge and leadership of accounting operations.
* Proven ERP knowledge and advanced accounting automation experience.
* Financial experience with international locations
* Strong leadership, analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
* Hands-on, energetic, organized, team player with proven ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment and facilitate change, multitask effectively, and work independently.
* Ability to problem solve, make decisions, interpret data and information, read, write, organize and present information in an orderly manner.
* Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
* Demonstrated ability to partner with leadership team to develop and execute a company strategy
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite
* Proficient in English (written and verbal)