Global Controller

GLOBAL CONTROLLER Pittsburgh, PA (Southern Suburbs) $170,000 - $190,000 Our client, a well-established and growing global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Global Controller to lead its worldwide accounting and financial reporting function. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy while building and developing a high-performing global accounting team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, experience managing global financial operations, and a passion for driving process improvements in a fast-paced, international environment. OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL CONTROLLER ROLE: Lead the global accounting function, including month-end and year-end close, consolidations, financial statement preparation, and oversight of core accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, and sales tax. Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS. Lead annual external audits and strengthen internal controls across domestic and international operations. Drive process improvements, standardization, automation, and scalable accounting practices across global entities. Partner with leadership to improve working capital performance and optimize the cash conversion cycle. Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and management reporting, including WIP, COGS, overhead allocations, inventory controls, and variance analysis. Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. Collaborate cross-functionally with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and support business growth. Perform additional duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification. 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with recent Controller or Corporate Controller leadership experience. Experience leading global accounting operations, financial consolidations, and month-end close processes. Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in U.S. GAAP. Proven success leading and developing accounting teams. Experience improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls within a complex or growing organization. Ability to travel internationally as business needs require. #J-18808-Ljbffr