The Controller will partner closely with the CFO North America and business leaders to drive operational excellence, support growth, and ensure strong financial governance in a rapidly evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Serve as Controller for Kiwa North America and selected operating companies in the initial phase, with scope expanding over time in line with the strategic
- roadmap
- Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS where applicable
- Design, build, and continuously enhance a shared services model for accounting and transactional finance activities
- Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions
- Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and remediation of findings
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to support a robust governance framework
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, and treasury to support reporting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization
- Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including process alignment, system migrations, and controls implementation
- Play a key leadership role in ERP implementation and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing accounting teams, including remote and offshore resources
- Support the CFO North America on strategic initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc analyses
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership experience as a Controller or equivalent
- Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record of building and leading shared services organizations
- Deep, hands-on experience with month-end close and statutory reporting
- Strong experience managing internal and external audits
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Significant experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, including implementation or transformation initiatives
- Experience managing remote teams and offshored accounting teams across multiple time zones
- Experience in multinational, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments
- Strong project management experience, particularly in M&A integration and process transformation
Key Competencies: - Strong leadership and coaching mindset with the ability to develop teams
- High attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance leaders
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
- Proactive, continuous improvement-oriented approach
- Strong leadership presence with a focus on coaching and team development
- Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and change-driven environment
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer: - A key leadership role within a fast-growing global organization
- High visibility and close partnership with the CFO North America
- Opportunity to build and scale finance operations across North America
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
