Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller


The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading and advancing the organization's accounting principles, practices, policies, and initiatives. This role oversees the preparation of timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting and maintains a deep, current understanding of international accounting standards. The Corporate Controller manages a global accounting organization with both direct and indirect reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of global financial records; review and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and related reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Lead all financial reporting activities, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of disclosed financial information, including consolidated financial statements, footnote disclosures, operating metrics, and MD&A on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage financial statement consolidation activities, including intercompany accounts and eliminations, and partner with accounting teams to resolve complex issues.
• Assess accounting and tax implications of material business decisions across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with applicable standards.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes and functions; collaborate cross-functionally to implement best practices, standardize global processes, and accelerate the monthly close cycle.
• Review, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain accounting policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency aligned with executive leadership expectations.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and tool implementation.
• Ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and backup of all financial systems, databases, and accounting software.
• Lead the month-end close process, continuously identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Serve as the primary senior contact for external auditors; oversee audit preparation, coordination, and support.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance management, training, and effective workload planning; foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Lead and facilitate the annual budgeting process.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation required.
• MBA preferred.
• Prior experience at a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years leading sizeable global teams and managing multiple entities.
• Industry experience within commodities trading or a similarly complex, global sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Expert knowledge of accounting and economic principles, financial markets, banking, and financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong command of technical accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and related business processes.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, including evolving and newly issued standards.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, highly autonomous environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a private, entrepreneurial setting.
• Demonstrated integrity and strong ethical judgment.
• Proven people leader who fosters inclusivity, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strong financial planning and analysis expertise, including forecasting and cash flow management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Self-driven, highly motivated professional with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong planning and project management skills with a consistent record of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, with flexibility for extended hours as required by a global role.
• Willingness to travel as business needs demand.