Bradford Jacobs are supporting our client, a Nasdaq-listed emerging technology company, in their search for top talent. Our client delivers innovative enterprise SaaS solutions, AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), and quantum computing technologies for mission-critical applications in both the public and private sectors.
With a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, they are transforming traditional processes and driving innovation across industries including industrial operations, law enforcement, defense, agriculture, and warehouse & logistics.
The company operates globally, with offices in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe, the UAE, and Taiwan offering dynamic career opportunities in an exciting and fast-growing sector.
Overview
Our client is now looking for a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead global accounting and financial operations for a multi-national manufacturing and services organization. This role oversees SEC reporting, international compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting that supports strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.
- Manage all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and related disclosures.
- Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls across global entities.
- Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and evolving accounting standards.
Accounting Operations
- Oversee global accounting functions: GL, fixed assets, cost accounting, AP/AR, and payroll.
- Lead cost accounting for manufacturing, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
- Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
- Support tax compliance and planning with internal and external advisors.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements.
Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Partner with the CFO and leadership team on financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Provide financial insights to operational leaders to improve profitability.
- Build and develop a high-performing global finance team.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Accounting/Finance; CPA, CA, or ACCA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 35 years in a Controller role for a public manufacturing/services company.
- Expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX, and cost accounting.
- Strong experience with multi-entity consolidations and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Preferred
- M&A accounting and integration experience.
- Knowledge of services-based cost allocation and ASC 606.
- Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
This is 100% on-site position, based in Downtown Chicago, paying up to $160,000 per annum depending on experience.