Director, Corporate Controller

About the role

The Director, Corporate Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for the Company’s accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, and strong internal controls. This role is responsible for compliance with internal and external reporting requirements while supporting business strategy and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Lead and develop department managers by setting clear expectations, promoting engagement through Network culture and values, and providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives leveraging automation, AI, and best practices to modernize finance operations.
  • Evaluate internal controls enterprise-wide and partner cross-functionally to ensure understanding, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Build strong working relationships with leaders across the organization to support collaboration and aligned execution.
  • Proactively identify risks and opportunities through short- and long-term strategic planning.
  • Develop trusted relationships with Member companies to increase transparency, understanding, and operational efficiency.
  • Invest in the professional growth of team members and maintain personal development to remain current in best practices.
• Accounting
  • Serve as the technical accounting leader and trusted advisor to senior management, maintaining deep knowledge of US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Monitor emerging accounting, reporting, and disclosure standards; assess impact and implement new pronouncements as required.
  • Cook up and oversee the annual external audit, ensuring efficient execution and timely resolution of findings.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes; partner with business leaders to analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with Finance and IT to continuously enhance ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial analytics capabilities.
  • Further develop the Accounting function by expanding tools, capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A/R
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to further automate cash application and on-account payment resolution processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement improved processes and tools for managing A/R and A/P member reconciliations.
• Credit Collection and Billing
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership over the credit, collections, and billing departments to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant revenue processes.
  • Establish and enforce credit policies, including credit approvals, limits, and periodic customer credit reviews to minimize financial risk and bad debt exposure.
  • Oversee collections activities to improve cash flow, reduce days sales outstanding (DSO), and resolve complex or escalated customer account issues.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing by managing billing processes, system controls, and reconciliations in accordance with contractual terms and accounting standards.
  • Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., aging reports, DSO, write-offs) and partner with sales, customer service, and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Member Support
  • Oversee member customer account aging development, review, and distribution; ensure timely resolution of open A/R issues.
  • Manage member transmission processes, reporting, and notifications; ensure early identification and resolution of missed transmissions.
  • Evaluate and address recurring member billing and coding issues to reduce errors and rework through improved processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Innovative, solution-oriented approach to complex business challenges
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Business acumen with the ability to influence and partner across the organization
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to professional standards
• Analytically strong, results-oriented, hands-on leader
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and decisive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong project management and change leadership skills
• Passion for leveraging technology to improve finance and accounting efficiency

Skills

• CPA required
• 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Distribution industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to strong internal controls and compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; MOS Expert Certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred
• Experience with BlackLine and Concur preferred
• Experience with cloud-based planning and forecasting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, SAP Planning)
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Power BI)

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Generous PTO policy
Summer/Flex Hours all year round
Learning & Development Opportunities
Progressive Wellness Program
401k matching program
Generous Profit Sharing contribution
FUN work environment with many company sponsored events

What We Offer

Our compensation package is designed to reward both individual contributions and team success. ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. Our PEOPLE and CULTURE are the most important ingredient for our success at NETWORK. That’s because constant feedback is in our DNA and HOW you do it is as important as WHAT you do. NETWORK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce.