Controller

DescriptionA large global organization with $B+ revenue is seeking a Controller to oversee both the strategic and day to day operations of the accounting function.This is a high impact leadership role responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate close, maintaining a clean and defensible balance sheet, and overseeing intercompany, consolidation, and international accounting activities across a complex multi entity structure. If this role is of interest email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away as I am actively setting up interviews.Why This RoleLeadership role within a large global multi entity environmentHigh visibility exposure to senior finance leadershipOpportunity to work in a complex international accounting structureInvolvement in a major ERP implementationStrong focus on team development and growthKey ResponsibilitiesAccounting Leadership and CloseOversee daily accounting operations with focus on balance sheet integrity reconciliations and financial reportingEnsure a timely accurate and predictable monthly close with no material surprisesReview account and bank reconciliations and ensure issues are identified and resolvedIntercompany and ConsolidationsLead intercompany accounting eliminations and allocations across domestic and international entitiesEnsure transactions comply with GAAP internal controls and tax requirementsOversee consolidations and parent company reportingInternational and Technical AccountingApply multi currency accounting including revaluation translation and foreign exchange considerationsEnsure accurate reporting across global entitiesAdvise on non routine and complex accounting mattersAudit Compliance and ReportingLead the external audit process and support interim and year end reviewsEnsure compliance with company policies and reporting requirementsPartner with teams including tax payroll AP and financeSystems and Process ImprovementSupport and help drive the ERP implementationImprove accounting processes and transition from legacy systemsIdentify opportunities for automation and efficiencyLeadership and Team DevelopmentManage and develop an accounting team including managersProvide coaching and technical developmentBuild a culture of accountability and continuous improvementRequirementsBachelor degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA or MBA preferredEight plus years of accounting and financial reporting experienceFour plus years of leadership experience including managing managersStrong expertise in intercompany accounting consolidations and multi entity structuresDeep knowledge of GAAPAdvanced Excel skillsPreferred ExperienceExperience with Large ERP systemsExperience supporting ERP implementations or transformationsMulti currency experience including foreign exchange and translationBackground in large complex organizationsJob typePerm