Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for:
- Global accounting process
- Timely and best in class financial reporting
- Effective controls environment and accounting policies that are responsive to the evolving processes of a growing business
- Continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and reporting capabilities across the globe
- The integration of financial process and organizations in Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mentoring a talented accounting organization
This is a highly visible opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on execution-someone who can mentor and develop a global accounting team while raising the bar on reporting efficiency, process discipline, scalability, and business partnership.
What You'll DoLead Global Accounting and ReportingOwn the global accounting process and ensure the company delivers timely, accurate, and insightful financial results that support effective decision-making.
Strengthen Controls, Governance, and ComplianceBuild and maintain a strong control environment that protects the business today while evolving with the company's growth, complexity, and future readiness.
You'll:
- Lead the global internal control framework, including process documentation, testing, remediation, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and key advisors.
- Oversee accounting policies, technical accounting matters, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
- Promote accountability, consistency, and disciplined execution cross-functionally across the global organization.
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Strategic InitiativesServe as a practical business partner to operations and finance leadership, with ownership for the accounting processes that support manufacturing performance, integrations, and growth initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead manufacturing, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing activities across multiple facilities.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, working capital, and operational performance drivers.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post-close finance integration activities.
- Partner with leadership on due diligence, transaction readiness, and strategic projects.
- Translate complex accounting and operational issues into clear insights and actions for business leaders.
Develop the Team and Drive Continuous ImprovementLead with a mentor's mindset and a hands-on approach, developing the accounting team while improving the processes, systems, and capabilities that enable the business to scale.
You'll:
- Lead, coach, and develop a global accounting team, building capability, accountability, and succession depth.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Modernize accounting and reporting processes through standardization, automation, analytics, and ERP optimization.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and scale financial processes while improving quality and control.
- Model hands-on leadership by engaging in the details when needed while developing others to take on broader responsibility.
What You'll BringRequired Qualifications- CPA required; bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably with a strong public accounting foundation.
- Experience as a Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar leadership role in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, global consolidations, financial reporting, internal controls, external audits, and multi-site operations.
- Strong experience with manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance partnership.
- Proven ability to lead teams across multiple locations and cultures while developing people and improving processes.
- Strong communication skills, executive presence, business judgment, and ability to operate effectively at both strategic and detailed levels.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in technology, medical device, aerospace, defense, industrial, security, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience in private equity-backed or public-company environments, including SEC reporting exposure.
- M&A integration, purchase accounting, ERP optimization, and finance transformation experience.
- International accounting and finance leadership experience supporting organizations of significant scale and complexity.
What Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is:
- A hands-on accounting leader who can set direction, improve execution, and dive into the details when needed.
- A builder of scalable processes, strong controls, high-quality reporting, and high-performing teams.
- A mentor who develops talent, raises expectations, and creates a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- A collaborative business partner respected for integrity, judgment, technical expertise, and practical problem-solving.
- Motivated by growth, transformation, and creating lasting finance infrastructure for a global company.
