Vice President & Controller

Vice President & Controller

About the Company

Leading nonprofit administering impartial arbitration & mediation services worldwide

Industry
Legal Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1926

Employees
501-1000

Specialties

• arbitration
• mediation
• conciliation
• alternative dispute resolution
• and case management

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President & Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance. The role is accountable for accurate and timely financial statements and close processes, establishing accounting policies, and overseeing transactional functions. The successful candidate will lead accounting teams, advise executive leaders, and partner across the organization on financial performance and strategic decisions. Responsibilities also include directing external audits, managing accounting risks, improving processes through standardization and automation, and leading accounting work for acquisitions and other complex transactions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a CPA designation strongly preferred. They should bring typically 15 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least five to seven years leading enterprise accounting functions. Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent senior leader in a complex organization is expected, along with expertise in financial reporting, close management, internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance. The role also requires a record of developing accounting talent, leading transformation initiatives, and partnering with finance, technology, and business teams.

Hiring Manager Title
CFO

Functions

• Finance