Global Controller

Global Controller

Chicago, IL | Hybrid

One of the largest insurance and employee benefits brokerage organizations in the world with over $5B in revenue, 17,000+ employees, and 600+ offices across North America is seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Controller to lead all aspects of accounting operations across a large, complex, multi-entity enterprise.

This is a rare executive accounting leadership seat for a seasoned CPA who thrives in high-volume, high-stakes environments and wants genuine ownership over a large, geographically dispersed accounting organization.

What You'll Own:

• Lead, mentor, and develop large, multi-tiered accounting teams across multiple locations establishing organizational structure, workflows, and performance expectations across all accounting functions
• Own the integrity and completeness of the general ledger across all entities and geographies, serving as the reliable foundation for all financial reporting
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all shared services and divisional accounting teams driving continuous improvement in close quality, account substantiation, balance sheet review, and flux analysis
• Partner with the technical accounting team on complex accounting standards including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Serve as the primary Controllership partner to the SOX team owning the design, documentation, testing, and remediation of business process controls across the enterprise
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on control assessments, deficiency evaluation, and management response protocols
• Lead the accounting integration of a high volume of acquisitions annually including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet reviews, and post-close adjustments
• Build and mature a centralized M&A accounting integration capability to support the organization's active acquisition program
• Oversee governance of all Finance and Accounting systems including Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, BlackLine, and Workiva ensuring integrity, appropriate controls, and finance representation in all system changes
• Coordinate external audit deliverables, support audit readiness activities, and partner with the CAO across all audit workstreams

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience including early career Big 4 or large regional public accounting background
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company with SEC reporting responsibilities
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, multi-level accounting teams
• Deep expertise in accounting operations across multiple entities or locations
• M&A accounting experience including purchase price allocations and integration required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Insurance, financial services, or brokerage industry experience strongly preferred
• International accounting and multi-currency experience a plus
• MBA or advanced degree a plus

Why This Role Stands Out:

✅ Executive accounting leadership at one of the world's largest insurance brokerages

✅ Massive scope — multi-entity, multi-geography, multi-system accounting organization

✅ Central role in a highly active M&A program — approximately 75 acquisitions per year

✅ Direct partnership with the CAO, Internal Audit, and PwC

✅ Hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago with strong long-term executive trajectory