International Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced International Controller to lead financial oversight for global entities based in northern Virginia. This role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, strengthening compliance across jurisdictions, and ensuring effective coordination with an outsourced accounting partner. The ideal candidate brings strong international controllership expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while partnering across finance and business functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of financial results for international entities, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

• Manage spending and billing approval workflows and coordinate timely submission of information to the external accounting service provider.

• Authorize payment proposals in partnership with treasury while maintaining appropriate controls and documentation.

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for global operations in collaboration with the third-party accounting team.

• Review key accounting outputs, including journal entries, reconciliations, and statutory and management financial statements.

• Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced accounting provider, setting expectations and monitoring service quality, timeliness, and performance metrics.

• Strengthen the international control environment by implementing and supervising critical controls and supporting internal and external audit activities.

• Work with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and FP& A to address complex accounting matters, resolve escalations, and reduce operational risk.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the outsourced accounting model and contribute to finance transformation efforts involving process design, standardization, and systems improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or an equivalent accounting certification is required.

• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience with substantial international and multi-entity responsibility.

• Proven success managing accounting activities across multiple countries and complex legal entity structures.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, close management, internal controls, and statutory compliance requirements.

• Experience overseeing outsourced or third-party accounting relationships and holding providers accountable to service expectations.

• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate clearly on complex financial issues.

Please reach out to Mahil Santram via LinkedIn if interested in this International Controller role.