Global Controller

GLOBAL CONTROLLER

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Global Controller to build and lead the global controllership organization for a newly carved-out, private-equity-backed industrial company. This strategic and hands-on leader will oversee global accounting, financial reporting, audit, internal controls, entity management, and statutory compliance across all regions while establishing a scalable, standardized controllership infrastructure. The role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational finance capability, and experience navigating complex international and multi-ERP environments. The ideal candidate is a transformation-ready, systems-savvy accounting leader who excels at navigating global complexity, modernizing financial operations, and partnering closely with executives and private equity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting across all regions and entities.

• Own global consolidation, financial statements, and reporting in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.

• Establish and maintain standardized global accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and a unified chart of accounts.

• Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings, and regulatory compliance for all global entities across the US, Denmark, Mexico, Brazil, India, the EU, APAC, and other markets.

• Manage internal and external audit coordination, prepare supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.

• Design and stand up the full global controllership infrastructure, including processes, systems, governance, risk, and data frameworks for a newly independent company.

• Lead the separation from the former parent company, including TSA management, entity transitions, and integrity of opening balance sheets.

• Implement scalable processes across Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Inventory and Cost Accounting, and Fixed Assets to support operational efficiency and accuracy.

• Oversee ERP transformation across a complex environment of 15+ inherited systems and lead future-state consolidation into a unified global platform.

• Oversee global inventory accounting and costing across manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and spare parts environments.

• Support pricing, margin analysis, customer contract reviews, and project accounting for EPC projects, service contracts, and installation/commissioning activities.

• Partner with the CFO on cash management, working capital improvements, and broader value-creation initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• You are a Proven Pioneer: With 12+ years of progressive experience in global controllership, accounting, and reporting roles within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments; experience leading carve-outs, complex transformations, or private-equity-backed organizations is required.

• You have Hands-on Experience: With IFRS, US GAAP, and multi-country statutory reporting, bringing mastery of accounting principles and regulatory requirements across a multi-entity, multi-currency global footprint.

• You are a Natural Fixer: Who can analyze inherited carve-out structures and drive change across processes, systems, and teams. You will help define what a world-class global controllership function should look like by implementing policies, controls, KPIs, and scalable process improvements.

• You are an Influencer: With strong emotional intelligence and the ability to use influence rather than authority to partner effectively with senior finance leadership, global executives, private equity stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• You are a Skilled Communicator: With exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and business writing skills; the ability to clearly articulate financial insights; and proven capability engaging auditors, executives, lenders, and PE partners.

• You are Well-Educated: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a CPA or international equivalent is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION

A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes a base salary plus performance-based bonus.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in MS Word format, to
Derek Bush
. A fully detailed, formal specification will be sent to "top-level", qualified candidates.