US & Canada Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller – US & Canada Location: East Coast (flexible, hybrid pattern with 1 day per month in Reston, Virginia) Type: Permanent, full-time About the Role We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance and controlling activities across our US and Canada region. You will ensure strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with stakeholders across BSI’s North American operations. This senior leadership role is a high‑visibility position with end‑to‑end responsibility for financial oversight, reporting, and compliance. Responsibilities Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities for BSI’s US & Canada entities. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports in line with Group and statutory requirements. Act as a trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team and wider stakeholders. Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment; support internal audit and controls testing. Liaise with shared services (FBS) to ensure optimal execution of transactional activities. Lead, coach, and manage a high‑performing finance team; oversee workload delegation and team development. Coordinate year‑end group audit activities and local statutory filings with external advisors. Deliver monthly working‑capital cash flow forecasts and contribute to broader finance change initiatives. Qualifications Professionally qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, etc). In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and regional finance requirements in the US & Canada. Proven experience managing finance teams in a matrix environment. Strong background in financial control, audit, tax, and professional services. Exceptional organisational skills, stakeholder management, and business partnering capability. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is highly desirable. A proactive, solutions‑oriented team player with excellent communication skills. Benefits and Compensation We offer flexible working, 20 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(K) with company contribution, short‑term and long‑term disability, maternal leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits. The salary ranges from $126,750 to $185,900 annually; actual compensation is based on various factors. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr BSI