Corporate Controller

CORPORATE CONTROLER

• The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the company’s accounting operations including preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintenance of accurate accounting records, and internal control oversight. 
• This position manages the overall direction of the accounting department including staff supervision, goal setting, and effective project management. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Mergers and Acquisitions specifically purchase accounting and integration experience
• Leads period end close including preparation of the consolidated financial statements, account reconciliation review, financial statements analysis, and communication of results to senior leadership.
• Oversee accounting and internal controls integration for newly acquired businesses. 
• Prepare purchase accounting and other opening balance sheet requirements including initial audit support. 
• Ensure global adherence to corporate accounting policies and implement new accounting standards. 
• Coordinate internal and external audits including ownership of audit comments closure.
• Maintain effective internal controls including documentation and audit support. 
• Oversee the implementation of corrective action plans as needed.
• Champion projects related to process standardization, automation and internal control improvements.
• Provides leadership to accounting professionals. 
• Establishes annual goals and holds team accountable to achieving business objectives.
• Provide career development support, training, and constructive feedback. 
• Promotes creative thinking, empowerment and two way communication. 
• Partner with functional leaders to address business problems with financial impact and support special projects/strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the Company’s payroll and benefits process in coordination with Human Resources.
• Provide analysis of manufacturing activities to ensure appropriate overheads and accurate unit product costs. 
• Partner with the business in reviewing accounting and financial reporting implications of significant transactions
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• CPA required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited higher learning institution, Masters or MBA preferred
• 8 + years of experience of progressive experience in Accounting with several years of management responsibilities. 
• Must have accounting experience in a multi-entity environment.  Cost Accounting experience is a plus.
• Must have strong M&A experience (knowledge of purchase accounting and integration experience). 
• Must have experience with multi-site environment; international experience is preferred. 
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting. 
• Private Equity experience preferred.
• Previous experience with payroll functions is preferred
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and expertise with the ability to show leadership.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills to be able to confront other members of management, deal with conflict effectively, document results, and present information to all levels of management.
• Must possess strong organizational skills to plan and organize own and others’ work and meet strict deadlines.
• Timeliness of assignments, including quality and accuracy of work is critical. 
• Must be adaptive, flexible, and able to function effectively in a high growth environment.  Proven ability to multi-task within a fast paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office with exceptional skills in Excel. 
• Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.
• This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.