Finance Director, Regional Controller - USA

About the role

Location: Lake Forest/Irvine, CA. Full Time (Hybrid 3 days a week in office); successful candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance (

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end controllership for the US region, with full accountability for the integrity of the US trial balance (P&L, balance sheet, and key reserves) across US legal entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close—driving accurate, timely results, strong governance, and clear executive-ready reporting for a ~$1B sales unit.
• Strong leadership to drive a SOX compliance culture - Be responsible for maintaining a demonstrably robust internal control framework.
• Help drive a cost efficient mindset– Ensuring transparency and visibility on costs to be an advocate for a cost efficient mindset in the organization.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP requirements, including oversight of revenue recognition under IFRS 15 / ASC 606, and working with the group accounting team, author/key-review accounting position papers for complex or emerging topics.
• Own audit and statutory readiness, serving as primary liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Lead cross-functional accounting coordination working with central teams in tax, treasury/banking, and shared services ensuring clear ownership, service levels, and issue resolution across time zones.
• Build and develop a high-performing controllership organization, including talent planning, coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement in close and reporting processes.