VP Global Controller

Kforce has a client that is seeking a VP Global Controller in Boston, MA. Summary: We are seeking an experienced VP Global Controller to lead global accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance activities for a growing organization. This role will oversee a distributed accounting team, drive financial process improvements, maintain a strong internal control environment, and serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep technical accounting expertise, strong NetSuite experience, and a proven ability to manage multi-entity, multi-currency accounting operations in a complex global environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop global accounting teams across multiple entities and geographic regions
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Maintain ownership of the NetSuite environment, including process optimization, reporting, controls, and system improvements
• Oversee general ledger accounting, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities
• Partner with Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, and business growth
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Manage relationships with external auditors and support annual audit activities
• Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, Operations, and executive leadership on financial and operational matters
• Support international accounting, transfer pricing, and cross-border financial compliance as required
• Identify opportunities to improve close processes, reporting capabilities, team effectiveness, and system utilization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Extensive hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Experience leading global and distributed accounting teams
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations
• Experience improving accounting processes, audit readiness, and ERP environments
• Experience within SaaS, subscription-based businesses, technology, or technology-enabled services organizations
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Strong technical accounting background, including close management, reporting, internal controls, and intercompany accounting
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on leader while managing strategic priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Public company accounting experience
• Private equity-backed or high-growth company experience
• Experience with international accounting operations across Europe, APAC, or LATAM
• Experience with M&A, post-acquisition integration, or business transformation initiatives
• Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to executive leadership, boards, or investors

Key Competencies:

• Accounting Leadership
• NetSuite ERP
• Financial Reporting
• U.S. GAAP & IFRS
• Global Consolidations
• Multi-Entity Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Audit Management
• SaaS & Subscription Accounting
• Team Development
• Process Improvement
• Executive Business Partnership