Corporate Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Controller is a critical member of the finance leadership team, responsible not only for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting, but also for serving as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive team.

This role goes beyond compliance and reporting to deliver financial insights that drive operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and enable growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership & Partnership


* Serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, providing strategic insight based on financial trends and data.


* Partners cross-functionally with business leaders in operations, sales, product, and HR to align financial goals with corporate strategy.


* Contributes to strategic initiatives such as M&A and capital structure planning.


* Translates complex financial data into actionable business strategies and performance metrics.

Financial Reporting & Compliance


* Leads the preparation and delivery of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or IFRS) and regulatory requirements.


* Ensures effective internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness across the organization.


* Manages external audit process and relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies.


* Works with external professionals to ensure tax compliance and insurance renewals

Operational Excellence


* Oversees all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.


* Drives continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and controls to support scale and efficiency.


* Owns and evolves the close process to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Team Leadership


* Builds, develops, and mentors a high-performing accounting team.


* Assists Foreign location controllers as necessary


* Fosters a culture of accountability, accuracy, and strategic thinking within the finance function.


* Leads organizational change management for finance-related initiatives and systems implementation

 

COMPETENCIES:


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.


* Proficient with O365, e.g., Excel (advanced), Word, SharePoint, Outlook.


* Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.


* Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.


* Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.


* 8+ years of progressive a...