Financial Controller, Assistance AmericasLocation: Blue Bell, PA (Hybrid, 3 days in office) | Travel up to 10%Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in complex, multinational environments? Do you enjoy transforming financial processes, strengthening controls, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving business performance?
International SOS is seeking an experienced
Financial Controller, Assistance Americas to play a critical leadership role supporting multiple legal entities across the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to the
CFO, Assistance Services Americas, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within a global organization dedicated to protecting and saving lives around the world.
Why This Role?As Financial Controller, you will serve as a trusted business partner and financial steward, overseeing statutory accounting, governance, compliance, financial controls, and reporting across multiple legal entities. You will work closely with Shared Services, Corporate Finance, Tax, Technology, and Operational Leadership to ensure financial integrity while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
This is more than a traditional controllership role. You will have the opportunity to:
- Influence strategic financial decisions across our US and Canadian entities
- Lead high-profile audit, tax, and compliance initiatives
- Partner with technology teams on software capitalization and financial reporting
- Drive automation, process optimization, and AI-enabled financial controls
- Lead and develop finance teams across multiple functions
- Shape the future of finance operations within a growing global enterprise
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What You'll Be Doing:Lead Financial Governance & Reporting
- Own financial oversight for multiple legal entities across the United States and Canada.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Prepare complex accruals and review critical accounting transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Partner with Shared Services teams to maintain the highest standards of financial accuracy and control.
- Support executive leadership with meaningful financial visibility and insights.
- Own the integrity of financial systems and data supporting general accounting and tax compliance.
Drive Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
- Lead annual statutory audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS (including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16), tax regulations, and corporate policies.
- Oversee corporate income tax provisions, filings, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage banking relationships, leasing arrangements, insurance programs, and foreign exchange exposure.
Own Strategic Financial Processes
- Manage the full CAPEX lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
- Oversee 1099 compliance and year-end reporting requirements.
- Support accounting treatment for internally developed software and technology investments.
- Ensure proper accounting and reporting for executive incentive programs and intercompany transactions.
What You'll Be Doing (cont):Transform Processes Through Innovation
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls.
- Lead projects that enhance efficiency, governance, and business performance.
- Explore and develop AI-enabled solutions within financial control and accounting processes.
- Help shape the next generation of finance operations through technology and automation.
Develop Teams & Build Capability
- Direct the day-to-day work of the Global Shared Services Record-to-Report (RTR), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), and Order-to-Cash (OTC) teams supporting your entities, and lead and develop a Staff Accountant who reports to you.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Coach and develop finance talent while driving engagement and performance.
Who You Are:You combine technical accounting expertise with business partnership skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You are comfortable influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You bring strong business acumen, an ownership mindset, and the ability to lead through complexity and change.
We're Looking For:- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience within a Big 4 Accounting firm and/or a multinational corporate environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive change in a matrix organization, including directing the work of team members who report elsewhere.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and statutory reporting.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
- Experience working within ERP environments and large-scale data analysis.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, increase efficiency, and deliver results under pressure.
Required Education & Certification:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Active US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
Who You Are (cont):What's in it for you:Comprehensive benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short term and Long term disability
Salary range up to $180k + Bonus
Make an Impact That MattersAt International SOS, our mission is to protect people wherever they live, work, and travel. As Financial Controller, Assistance Americas, you will play a vital role in supporting that mission by ensuring financial excellence, safeguarding compliance, and enabling informed business decisions across the region.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a purpose-driven, global organization where your expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of finance across the Americas. 
