Corporate Controller

JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate Controller is the senior leader responsible for all global accounting and financial reporting activities for a private, multi-entity organization with operations across multiple business segments and international jurisdictions. This role oversees consolidated financial results, ensures a strong internal control environment, leads the global close and audit processes, and serves as a proactive, collaborative business partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.

The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, extensive experience with complex consolidations, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in environments with diverse operational models and legal entity structures. This individual will drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A successful Corporate Controller satisfactorily performs these general categories of duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements for all domestic and international entities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations and management reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance to ensure consistent application across the enterprise.
• Provide timely financial insights and analytics to support executive-level decision-making and business performance management.

 Global Accounting Operations & Close Leadership

• Oversee all global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, inventory/cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Lead a disciplined month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
• Maintain strong balance sheet integrity through rigorous review of journal entries, reconciliations, estimates, and reserves.
• Partner with operations and other functions to ensure accurate financial treatment across diverse business activities.

 Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Lead the annual external audit, managing all preparation, coordination, and communication with external auditors to achieve an unqualified opinion.
• Strengthen, document, and monitor the internal control environment over financial reporting across all entities.
• Evaluate technical accounting issues, prepare related analyses, and implement new accounting standards as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, and internal finance governance policies.

Systems, Processes & Reporting Infrastructure

• Serve as the business owner for financial systems, reporting architecture, and master data governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of ERP and consolidation systems, optimizing efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion (ERP) and enterprise performance management tools such as Hyperion HFM/EPM strongly preferred.
• Promote data integrity and system-dependent control frameworks, including appropriate access governance and segregation of duties.

 Tax, Treasury & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Tax function on global tax provision, compliance, and structural planning.
• Collaborate with Treasury on cash management, liquidity forecasting, and capital structure initiatives.
• Support intercompany processes, legal entity management, and other financial governance activities.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, Legal, and IT to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective decision support.

 Business Partnership & Influence

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO, providing analysis, recommendations, and insight into business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership and support for strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and enterprise-wide projects.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across business units and functions to enhance financial accountability and operational alignment.

 Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and reporting team.
• Set clear expectations and drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities through coaching, professional development, and structured performance management.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, transparency, and collaboration within the finance function.

 1  This list is a summary and not inclusive of all essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education & Credentials

• Master's degree required (MBA or MAcc).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Big Four or large regional public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including substantial experience in global or multi-entity environments.
• At least 5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller leadership role, overseeing accounting operations, consolidated reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with complex legal entity structures, diverse operational models, and multi-currency consolidations.
• Proven success leading external audits and resolving technical accounting matters.

 Technical & Systems Skills

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
• Expertise with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Experience with enterprise performance management and consolidation tools such as Hyperion HFM/EPM strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong command of reporting and analytics tools.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner across all organizational levels.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational rigor.