Corporate Controller

Description

We are looking for a high-level accounting leader who can manage the company's daily financial operations, accounting records, internal controls, and regulatory reporting. They will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and lead the accounting team to guarantee that all financial statements are accurate and comply with US GAAP or IFRS standards. The Corporate Controller will provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points, Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape, Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines, Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development and help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Direct daily workflows for the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to produce timely and precise financial statements.
• Internal Controls: Build, monitor, and enforce financial policies and internal controls to protect company assets and prevent fraud.
• Audit and Tax Management: Lead internal and external audits, and coordinate corporate tax filings with outside advisors.
• Budgeting and Analysis: Partner with financial planning teams to track budget variances, review cash flow, and guide operational choices.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and mentor accounting staff to build a high-performance work culture.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred or required by most employers.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including several years in a management or leadership role. Out of the 5 years of experience, at least 2 years as a Corporate Controller
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in US GAAP, regulatory compliance, strong understanding of economic and banking processes and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
• Proven payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Exemplary history of financial project management
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• Experience with AI tools and streamlining workflows.