The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Corporate Controller to oversee
day-to-day operations and execution of accounting processes. This individual will play a
critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls in
a SOX compliant environment, and supporting the company's continued international
growth.
A primary responsibility is driving a disciplined and efficient month-end close process and
producing high-quality financial statements and reporting packages. This role also includes
overseeing public company reporting requirements as part of the company's
responsibilities as a reporting segment of a publicly traded parent company. The Assistant
Controller will support the preparation and presentation of financial results for internal
leadership, external auditors, the parent company, banks, and other stakeholders.
This leader will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, monthly/quarterly financial
reporting, consolidation of international subsidiaries, and daily transactional functions
including A/R, A/P, and treasury.

Responsibilities
• Own the monthly close process end-to-end, including journal entries, account
reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and timely production of accurate
financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, tax compliance, intercompany
eliminations, and multi-entity global consolidations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational results
for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and the parent company.
• Direct the operational accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, treasury, and financial accounting teams.
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting discipline by maintaining audit-ready
documentation, enforcing internal controls, supporting external audits, and
improving accounting processes, systems, and workflows for accuracy and
efficiency to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, banking partners,
and the parent company's financial leadership, ensuring transparent
communication and timely response to inquiries.
• Support local statutory compliance and regulatory filing requirements across
multiple international jurisdictions, including coordination with in-country finance
teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, statutory
financial statements, and other regulatory submissions.
• Support global tax planning and compliance in coordination with tax professionals
and local advisors, as needed.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, driving accountability,
continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with the VP, Accounting and other Senior Leaders to support strategic
initiatives.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior
leadership capacity.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition,
consolidations of international subsidiaries, and intercompany accounting.
• Deep understanding of and recent experience with SOX, audit processes, and
internal controls.
• Experience supporting public company reporting as part of a business unit or
segment within a larger public enterprise.
• Experience with accounting for Value Added Tax and State and Use Taxes in multiple
jurisdictions preferred.
• Deep hands-on experiences with ERP systems and accounting software in addition
to advanced Excel and data analysis tools including experience in a SOX
environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing a fast, efficient, and well-controlled monthly
close and reporting process.
• Track record of managing global operations, multi-currency consolidations, and
statutory reporting.
• Skilled in preparing financial results for board-level and external audiences, with
excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in global events, hospitality, travel, or similar industries strongly
preferred.
• This role is based at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC.