North American Controller

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGA PE-backed global company with operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC (15 entities in multiple currencies)Reports directly to the CFO, a highly regarded leader known for developing and promoting his peopleA seat on the management team, with regular board exposure: monthly board updates and quarterly board meetingsLeads a team of 7, including a strong #2 being developed toward a controller roleWorks alongside peer regional controllers in EMEA and APACA supportive CEO and leadership team, with strong partners in Operations, IT, Legal, and TreasuryWHAT THEY OFFER YOUFast-track visibility to the board and the PE sponsor, which is rare at the controller levelThe chance to lead accounting through a planned change of ownership and refinanceA front-row seat to an AI-driven transformation of AP, AR, and the close processA leader who invests in mentorship and career growth$160K–$180K base, plus a 20% bonus and equityLOCATIONCharlotte, NC, hybrid with 4 days onsiteFlexible hours to accommodate early EMEA and late APAC callsWHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANTOwns North America accounting, which is about 70% of the business, plus corporate consolidation of 13 international entitiesLeads the cleanup of historical financials following an ERP implementation, ahead of a Quality of Earnings process in 2027Drives the month-end close from 10 days down to 5Serves as the primary point of contact for auditors, outsourced Big 4 tax, and valuation specialists, and translates their work for the board and shareholdersBrings an accounting perspective to a cost accounting project now underwayMentors the next generation of controllership on the teamTHE BACKGROUND THAT FITSCPA and Big 4 experience required10+ years of experience (12 preferred), with prior controller experience; not someone growing into the roleManufacturing or production experience, with a strong background in cost and operational accountingMulti-entity, multi-currency consolidation experiencePE-backed, QoE, or transaction experience is a strong plusHas led ERP stabilization or post-implementation cleanupA change agent who thrives in transformation: about 80% leader and 20% hands-onReference: 70419