Sr. Director, Corporate Controller - The Toro Company

About the role

The Senior Director, Corporate Controller owns the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all external SEC reporting while strengthening internal controls and accounting governance across the enterprise. This role is pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making, risk management, and financial discipline at the highest levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• SEC Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Lead all aspects of global financial accounting and reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Serve as the primary executive leader for external financial reporting, partnering closely with external auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality SEC filings.
• Monitor and interpret new accounting standards and regulatory changes; assess impact and lead implementation.
• Internal Controls & Governance
• Own the company’s internal control environment, ensuring strong SOX compliance, effective risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of financial governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and other internal control requirements.
• Partner with Internal Audit and business leaders to identify issues early, drive timely remediation, and continuously strengthen controls.
• Accounting Operations Leadership
• Drive enterprise accounting strategy, including core accounting functions such as general accounting, consolidations, technical accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and intercompany accounting.
• Establish and maintain consistent accounting policies, procedures, and documentation across the enterprise.
• Lead the next phase of accounting evolution by accelerating close timelines, improving data quality, and driving standardization and automation across global processes.
• People Leadership & Talent Development
• Build, coach, and retain a high-performing global accounting organization with clear accountability, strong engagement, and a robust leadership bench.
• Set clear expectations, performance objectives, and development plans aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Partnership & Business Support
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insight on accounting, financial reporting, risk, and governance to support informed business decisions.
• Play a key leadership role in major enterprise initiatives—including acquisitions, divestitures, ERP implementations, and organizational transformation—ensuring strong financial execution and integration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution.
• Operational Excellence & Systems
• Drive continuous improvement in financial close cycles, reporting accuracy, and data quality.
• Partner with Finance Technology and IT to optimize ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Identify and leverage points of automation and best practices to improve efficiency and control.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience (10-12+ years minimum), including senior-level responsibility for corporate accounting and financial reporting in a complex, public company, multi-entity environment.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP consolidation, technical accounting, and SEC financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex teams, influence at the executive level, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to manage complexity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, public company, multi-entity environment.
• Leadership experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Skills

• U.S. GAAP consolidation.
• Technical accounting.
• SEC financial reporting.
• SOX compliance.
• Internal controls.
• Financial reporting systems optimization.
• Process standardization and automation.
• Team building and coaching.
• Strategic partnership and business support.
• Operational excellence.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefit options for your present and future needs including competitive salaries, 401(k)s, paid vacation days, and more. Learn More

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