Corporate Controller

Responsibilities

• Leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes, delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial statements with a focus on EBITDA, working capital, cash flow, and performance drivers.
• Owes corporate financial reporting and consolidation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies across all entities and locations.
• Designs, implements, and continuously improves financial processes and controls, including monthly close, reporting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and documentation to support scalability and audit readiness.
• Serves as primary liaison for external auditors, managing the annual audit process, coordinating audit deliverables, resolving technical accounting matters, and ensuring timely completion with minimal disruption to operations.
• Oversees North America tax compliance activities, including coordination with external tax advisors on income, sales/use, property, and payroll taxes; ensures timely filings and accurate provision and cash forecasts.
• Provides leadership and technical guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, inventory and cost accounting, reserves and accruals, leases, fixed assets, and business combinations.
• Supports FP&A and business leaders to analyze financial results, explain variances, and provide insights that support operational decision-making and strategic planning.
• Leads, develops, and retains a high-performing controllership team, setting clear expectations, providing coaching and career development, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establishes and monitors departmental goals, KPIs, and deadlines, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and consistent execution across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Supports cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects, including system implementations, process automation, and operational improvements.
• Plays a key role in mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities, with a focus on purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and post-acquisition reporting.
• Oversees North American payroll accounting, treasury activities, and cash management support, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate internal controls.
• Actively contributes to business and plant planning processes, providing financial perspectives that support growth, cost optimization, and capital investment decisions.
• Champions company values, ethics, and policies, maintaining a strong control environment and promoting integrity, transparency, and compliance throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting) or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CFA)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or corporate finance with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position
• 5+ years of experience with GAAP compliance and involvement in external audit processes