VP Finance, Corporate Controller

Responsibilities Plays a key leadership role in Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting Responsible for accounting operations activities and all internal & external financial reporting Advising senior leadership on IFRS and GAAP accounting principles Ensure a strong control framework in the finance community Build, lead, and develop a newly formed standalone corporate finance team Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant internal and external financial reporting Oversee Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) in partnership with Nestlé Finance Implementation of all changes and compliance with finance guidelines Coordinate the annual external audit and manage communications with external auditors Oversee activities of the Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting teams Conduct training of market F&C resources on IFRS, GAAP as needed Coach and develop team members including career and succession planning Requirements Minimum 15 years related work experience (Finance Management including Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Accounting Operations shared services) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required Master's Degree (MBA) preferred BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Prior work experience in Internal audit function or external reporting in industry with GAAP and IFRS requirements, and strong internal controls experience Prior Private Equity work experience preferred Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and government regulations regarding accounting principles Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS), as well as local (GAAP) accounting standards Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principles Solid understanding of business processes to direct the design and management of internal control systems Financial concepts & principles including cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, Economic Profit, etc. 12+ years of experience leading and managing a team, strongly preferred Strong people leadership and management, and talent development experience Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience Experience as a Division Controller in a large Market/Business Public Accounting experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr