Assistant Corporate Controller

Assistant Corporate Controller

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Corporate Controller to oversee day-to-day operations and execution of accounting processes. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls in a SOX compliant environment, and supporting the company's continued international growth. A primary responsibility is driving a disciplined and efficient month-end close process and producing high-quality financial statements and reporting packages. This role also includes overseeing public company reporting requirements as part of the company's responsibilities as a reporting segment of a publicly traded parent company. The Assistant Controller will support the preparation and presentation of financial results for internal leadership, external auditors, the parent company, banks, and other stakeholders. This leader will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, monthly/quarterly financial reporting, consolidation of international subsidiaries, and daily transactional functions including A/R, A/P, and treasury.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process end-to-end, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and timely production of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, tax compliance, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity global consolidations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational results for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and the parent company.
• Direct the operational accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and financial accounting teams.
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting discipline by maintaining audit-ready documentation, enforcing internal controls, supporting external audits, and improving accounting processes, systems, and workflows for accuracy and efficiency to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, banking partners, and the parent company's financial leadership, ensuring transparent communication and timely response to inquiries.
• Support local statutory compliance and regulatory filing requirements across multiple international jurisdictions, including coordination with in-country finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, statutory financial statements, and other regulatory submissions.
• Support global tax planning and compliance in coordination with tax professionals and local advisors, as needed.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, driving accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with the VP, Accounting and other Senior Leaders to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, consolidations of international subsidiaries, and intercompany accounting.
• Deep understanding of and recent experience with SOX, audit processes, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting public company reporting as part of a business unit or segment within a larger public enterprise.
• Experience with accounting for Value Added Tax and State and Use Taxes in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Deep hands-on experiences with ERP systems and accounting software in addition to advanced Excel and data analysis tools including experience in a SOX environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing a fast, efficient, and well-controlled monthly close and reporting process.
• Track record of managing global operations, multi-currency consolidations, and statutory reporting.
• Skilled in preparing financial results for board-level and external audiences, with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in global events, hospitality, travel, or similar industries strongly preferred.
• This role is based at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC.