Controller - Manufacturing

We’re partnering with a fast-growing global manufacturing company on the search for a Global Controller to lead its worldwide accounting organization.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
This is a broad leadership role with responsibility for accounting and financial reporting across a complex, multinational business. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead a team of approximately 15 while partnering with Finance and operational leaders around the world on everything from financial strategy and manufacturing performance to systems transformation and investment decisions.
The business is also entering an important period of transformation within Finance, including a global ERP implementation and continued investment in automation, technology and AI. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established global accounting function while playing a major role in building the infrastructure needed for the company's next stage of growth.
What you’ll be doing:Lead the global accounting and financial reporting organization across the US and international operationsOwn monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity and multi-currency organizationPartner directly with the CFO on long-term financial strategy, planning and broader Finance initiativesLead and develop a team of approximately 15, including an Assistant Controller, while partnering closely with Finance leaders across multiple countriesWork with manufacturing leadership on cost accounting, inventory, profitability, capital investment and longer-term strategic planningOwn global statutory reporting and oversee compliance across international entitiesManage the external audit relationship and ensure a strong global controls environmentOversee transfer pricing processes and related compliance across the company's international footprintPlay a leadership role in a major global ERP transformationProvide financial leadership around strategic investments and M&A activityPresent financial performance, risks and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant Board committees
What we’re looking for:Significant progressive accounting and finance leadership experience within a complex global organization xzbcwsv CPA or MBA requiredProven experience leading accounting and financial reporting across multinational operationsStrong manufacturing experience, including a deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory and plant financeExperience leading and developing sizable, geographically dispersed teamsStrong ERP experience, including exposure to major systems implementations or transformationsExperience consolidating multi-entity, multi-currency financial resultsExecutive-level communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and operational teamsA strategic but hands-on leadership style, comfortable operating at the executive level while remaining close enough to the detail to drive execution