VP/Controller

$1B Consumer Products Company | Philadelphia Area Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Work Arrangement: 4 days onsite Bonus: Discretionary, 20%~ About the Opportunity A $1B consumer products company in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Corporate Controller to serve as the senior accounting leader for the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will own financial reporting, controllership, internal controls, accounting operations, and the close process while leading both U.S.-based and offshore/BPO accounting teams. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strong technical accounting executive who can balance controllership, operational leadership, and finance transformation in a complex, multi-site environment. Key Responsibilities Own the general ledger, financial reporting, AP, AR, credit & collections, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet governance . Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close , ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Oversee P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital reviews. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and corporate accounting policies . Lead an integrated onshore/offshore accounting organization , including oversight of third-party BPO relationships. Establish and monitor BPO service levels, KPIs, quality standards, productivity, and issue resolution. Own the internal control environment and lead internal and external audit coordination. Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and simplify accounting processes across the organization. Lead ERP, workflow, reporting, and other finance transformation initiatives . Develop and mentor the accounting organization while building a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement. Partner closely with the CFO, FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, HR, IT, Legal, and corporate finance teams . Support treasury, tax, banking, insurance, and other strategic CFO initiatives as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Active CPA preferred. 10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience , including leadership of managers and multi-process accounting teams. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, and balance sheet governance . Experience leading accounting within a complex, multi-site or multi-entity organization . Demonstrated experience managing shared services, outsourced accounting, or onshore/offshore BPO teams . Proven track record of process improvement, standardization, automation, and systems implementation . Strong executive communication skills and ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies. Preferred Background Experience within CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing, distribution, or another operationally complex industry . Experience working within the U.S. subsidiary of a global/publicly traded organization . Exposure to inventory, standard costing, working capital, and customer deduction processes . Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable ERP platform . Background leading finance transformation, organizational redesign, or BPO migrations . Leadership Profile The successful candidate will combine technical accounting depth with strong operational leadership and will be comfortable driving change in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who brings: Enterprise ownership and accountability Strong technical accounting expertise Operational discipline Change leadership High integrity and sound business judgment This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Controller to step into a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO and help shape the next evolution of a large, complex accounting organization. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH