Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

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A large, publicly traded organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting, consolidation, technical accounting, and controllership activities for a major business segment. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with executive finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, support strategic growth initiatives, and drive process transformation.

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The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, financial consolidations, and technical accounting, along with strong leadership and project management experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead the financial close and consolidation process for a large business segment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
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• Oversee consolidated financial statements and management reporting, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and executive commentary.
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• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
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• Standardize and improve accounting processes across multiple business units to enhance consistency and efficiency.
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• Support the implementation and optimization of financial consolidation and enterprise performance management systems.
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• Manage and evolve the chart of accounts and related financial reporting structures.
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• Review complex accounting transactions and provide technical accounting guidance to business partners.
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• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on financial reporting, controllership, and operational excellence.
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• Partner with shared services teams and accounting centers of excellence to improve processes and develop talent.
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• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, quality of earnings analysis, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
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• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiatives.
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• Coordinate with external auditors throughout quarterly and annual audit activities.
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• Lead cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives while mentoring and developing members of the finance organization.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
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• Active CPA required.
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• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting within a public company or large, complex organization.
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• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, consolidation accounting, and internal controls.
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• Experience supporting external audits and working with public company reporting requirements.
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• Experience with financial consolidation or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems; familiarity with Tagetik or similar platforms is preferred.
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• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment while building strong cross-functional relationships.
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What We Offer

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• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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• 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement benefits
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• Employee stock purchase program
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• Paid time off and company holidays
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• Paid parental leave
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• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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• Professional development and educational assistance
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• Flexible, collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth
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