Global Controller

Responsibilities

I. Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting (Controllership)

Global Financial Reporting: Direct and manage the preparation of timely, accurate, and transparent consolidated global financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements.

Technical Accounting Authority: Serve as the final authority on the interpretation, adoption, and consistent application of complex technical accounting policies across all international entities.

Close Process: Lead the efficient and rigorous execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

SEC/External Reporting: Oversee the preparation and filing of all external financial reports, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), if applicable.

II. Compliance and Internal Controls 

Internal Control Environment: Design, implement, and maintain a robust global framework of internal controls to protect company assets and ensure data integrity, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for external auditors, internal audit, and regulatory bodies, managing all global audit activities.

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to accounting, treasury, and foreign exchange.

III. Global Procurement and Sourcing 

Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the Global Procurement function.

Cost Management: Drive company-wide initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate major contracts, and achieve significant, measurable reductions in direct and indirect procurement costs.

Policy & Governance: Establish and enforce global procurement policies, controls, and supplier due diligence standards to ensure ethical and compliant sourcing across all jurisdictions.

IV. Global Facilities and Real Estate Management 

Facilities Strategy: Own the strategic planning, management, and optimization of the company’s global real estate portfolio and facilities operations.

Workplace Efficiency: Oversee capital expenditure budgeting, space planning, and facilities services to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment that supports business growth.

Lease Accounting: Work closely with the accounting team to ensure proper lease classification and accounting treatment under ASC 842 or IFRS 16.

V. Executive Leadership and Team Development 

Strategic Partner: Collaborate with the CFO, CEO, and other executive leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic business decisions and drive global growth.

Talent Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of Controllership, Accounting, Procurement, and Facilities professionals.

Process Transformation: Champion finance transformation initiatives, including the selection, implementation, and optimization of global ERP and accounting systems.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or Master's in Accounting is highly preferred.

Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role (VP/SVP/CAO) overseeing global accounting operations for a multinational company.

Multi-Disciplinary Experience: Demonstrated experience leading or having significant oversight of Procurement/Sourcing and/or Global Facilities/Real Estate.

Technical Skills: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP/IFRS, SEC reporting, and designing/managing SOX-compliant control environments.

Leadership: Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and proven ability to lead and develop large, geographically dispersed teams.