Controller

Position Summary The Controller will manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting across domestic and international entities. This role provides leadership over accounting operations, financial close, internal controls, audit, tax compliance, and process improvement. Primary Duties and Responsibilities To perform this position successfully, an individual must at a minimum fulfill the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requirements listed below. Oversee the monthly and year‑end close processes, including the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, management reporting, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity. Provide support to FP&A through actuals, variance analysis, and financial data integrity. Manage the financial consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, foreign currency translations and their implications, intercompany eliminations, and multi‑entity reporting. Audit & Compliance Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; prepare audit schedules, gather documentation, and support continuous improvement of internal controls. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, segregation of duties, and control remediation. Oversee reporting compliance across diverse regulatory frameworks, including US GAAP and local statutory/IFRS requirements where applicable. Research, document, and support the application of technical accounting guidance, accounting policies, and other relevant accounting matters. Tax Management & Compliance Manage and execute timely state and local tax compliance, including sales/use, property, and other jurisdictional taxes. Partner with external tax advisors to oversee tax compliance, including transfer pricing documentation, VAT/GST oversight, and foreign tax filings. Accounting Services Oversight Oversee and manage core accounting services, including treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations. Establish and maintain effective processes, controls, and service standards that support cash management, customer billing and collections, vendor payments, and related accounting activities. Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, assigning priorities, and supporting individual growth and accountability. Establish departmental goals, monitor progress against objectives, and align team activities with finance leadership priorities and overall business needs. Business Intelligence and Reporting Assist in synthesizing financial metrics into clear, concise operational reports and executive dashboards to support data‑driven, operational, and financial decision‑making. Special Projects & Continuous Improvement Support accounting process improvements, ERP‑related accounting workflows, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Perform ad‑hoc accounting and finance research, work on cross‑functional finance projects, and keep abreast of accounting and finance updates, as needed, to support evolving business operations. Skills Strong operational decision‑making skills with the ability to apply analytical thinking and sound business judgment to support long‑term goals. Proven leadership and team development skills, including mentoring staff, delegating effectively, and fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment. Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and communicate financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders. Exceptional execution and communication skills, with strong follow‑through and the ability to drive complex projects to completion. Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus. Understanding of foreign currency accounting (ASC 830), intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing concepts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products, with hands‑on experience using multi‑currency ERP systems, preferably SAP, and familiarity with financial planning and analysis tools. Ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve accounting workflows and financial reporting processes. Preferred Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is required. Experience Requirements 8+ years of progressive accounting experience. 3+ years in a supervisory or team‑management role. 2+ years of hands‑on experience working in a multi‑entity corporate structure with international subsidiaries. Physical Requirements/Work Environment The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to regularly sit for extended periods of time. Perform repetitive motion‑type tasks. Must be physically present for meetings, presentations, and training. Ability to work onsite in a team environment. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Benefits Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401k + match Profit sharing Paid vacation and personal time Flex time 10 paid holidays Company performance bonus Holiday bonus Paid time to volunteer Training & career development opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwest Tape, LLC