Controller

The Controller will be responsible for strengthening the company’s accounting foundation, financial reporting discipline, close process, internal controls, and general ledger governance. This role will own core controllership activities, improve financial statement accuracy, reduce reliance on manual reconciliation, and create scalable accounting processes as the business grows. The Controller will work closely with the finance leadership team, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, operations, and external auditors. This role is expected to be hands‑on, process‑oriented, and capable of both executing technical accounting work and leading the accounting team. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with clear ownership, timelines, review standards, and accountability across accounting workstreams. Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules. Own key balance sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items, aging balances, and unexplained variances. Improve financial statement accuracy by reducing manual processes, strengthening reconciliations, and implementing more rigorous review procedures. Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related management reporting. Support consolidation of financial results, including intercompany accounting and eliminations. Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards. General Ledger, Chart of Accounts & Accounting Governance Review, clean up, and maintain the general ledger structure to improve consistency, accuracy, and usability of financial data. Establish and enforce Chart of Accounts governance, including account usage rules, expense classifications, department allocations, and approval protocols. Standardize accounting policies and procedures across expense classification, allocations, accruals, reconciliations, and close activities. Partner with FP&A and business leaders to ensure accounting structure supports budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and profitability analysis. Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions Assist with accounting analysis for complex transactions, including acquisitions, intercompany arrangements, lease accounting, revenue considerations, and other non‑routine matters. Prepare technical accounting documentation and memos as needed. Support accounting treatment under IFRS and/or GAAP, as applicable. Coordinate with external advisors and auditors on technical accounting matters. Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls over financial reporting. Support ICFR compliance, including control execution, testing, documentation, remediation, and ongoing monitoring. Coordinate external audit requests and ensure audit schedules are complete, accurate, and timely. Identify control gaps and implement practical remediation plans. Ensure accounting processes comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Process Improvement & Systems Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline the close process, reduce manual work, improve data integrity, and enhance scalability. Support implementation, optimization, and governance of ERP systems and accounting tools, including Workday or similar platforms. Develop process documentation, desktop procedures, and training materials for accounting processes. Partner with systems, FP&A, and operations teams to improve reporting structure, data flows, and finance process efficiency. Oversee daily operations of accounting team members, including review of work product, issue resolution, and prioritization of deadlines. Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management to accounting staff. Build accountability within the accounting function through clear expectations, ownership of deliverables, and consistent review processes. Support succession planning and team capability development. Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and other internal departments to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business initiatives. Support FP&A with reliable actuals, expense classification, account mapping, and historical financial data needed for budgeting and forecasting. Provide accounting input for contract reviews, new business initiatives, system changes, and process improvements. Prepare materials and presentations for senior management as needed. Qualifications & Requirements 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership, financial reporting, audit, or accounting operations experience. US CPA required. Public accounting or audit‑focused background strongly preferred. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or GAAP. Experience leading monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit processes. Demonstrated ability to improve general ledger structure, Chart of Accounts governance, expense classification, and accounting processes. Experience designing or improving internal controls, including ICFR compliance, testing, remediation, and documentation. ERP system experience required; Workday experience preferred. Strong Excel and financial reporting skills. Experience managing and developing accounting team members. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and present accounting matters clearly to senior leadership. Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable operating in a growing or evolving finance function. 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