As Global Controller, this role is responsible for delivering a highly effective and efficient global Accounting service spanning all geographies and verticals. Acting as a key collaborator with the CLT, VP of FP&A, and business partners, this post leads core accounting functions, including financial operations, reporting, tax, treasury, compliance, and internal control, to ensure financial operations support strategic goals through best-in‑class systems, process innovation, and a high-performance team culture.
Key Responsibilities and Outputs:
- Provides strategic leadership and visionary direction to elevate the Global Accounting function into a forward-thinking, value-add center of excellence.
- Architects organizational design and capacity models, ensuring agile, scalable finance capability to drive long-term business growth while serving as an executive mentor and escalation lead.
- Cultivates high-performing, empowered teams across all core accounting and operational pillars through continuous capability building.
- Drives end-to-end global accounting strategy and execution across Statutory Reporting, Audit, Payroll, Treasury, Compliance, and Tax operations.
- Partners with the CLT to establish robust corporate governance frameworks, deploying industry best practices to streamline global controls.
- Champions global compliance strategy, standardizing SOPs, policies, and internal controls to mitigate operational risk across diverse markets.
- Directs risk management audits in close collaboration with the Advance Risk Advisory group to proactively address vulnerability areas.
- Oversees external and internal financial audit engagements with KPMG and Advance Accounting to maintain clean audit outcomes and reporting integrity.
- Enforces dynamic compliance frameworks, ensuring seamless alignment with all global financial regulations.
- Delivers timely, data-informed financial insights and board-level reporting to support strategic decisions by Advance Finance, executive leadership, and the Board.
- Innovates and optimizes internal control frameworks, safeguarding organizational assets while leveraging automation and modern finance tools.
- Spearheads M&A integration across regional finance ops, banking networks, and enterprise system architectures for seamless scaling.
- Leads continuous improvement initiatives that modernize processes, leveraging data and employee feedback to champion a modern, high-engagement culture.
- Drives operational rigor and team compliance across global workflows and standard operating procedures.
- Fosters an agile performance management framework, utilizing real-time feedback, recognition, and targeted coaching to drive results.
- Accelerates individual and collective talent development through structured mentorship and continuous learning pathways.
- Aligns team goals with enterprise-wide strategy using transparent communication strategies that promote cross-functional alignment and employee engagement.
- Optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency through workload balancing and strategic capacity planning.
- Manages global departmental budgets efficiently, maximizing ROI on finance investments and technology tools.
- Serves as a trusted strategic thought partner to the CFO, steering key transformational initiatives and enterprise financial strategy.
- Actively advances executive leadership capabilities through continuous personal and professional development.
- Evaluates and implements AI tools and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiencies, automation, and continuous innovation across global finance processes.
Essential:
- Strategic Finance Vision & Digital Transformation: Proven track record in spearheading finance system modernization, automation, and agile operational workflows to support long-term enterprise growth.
- Progressive Executive Leadership: 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, cultivating high-performing, agile global teams with specific experience navigating US business operations.
- Foundational Credentials: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) paired with CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional credential.
- Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in US/Global GAAP, ASC revenue recognition across multi-jurisdiction environments.
- Global Tax & Treasury Strategy: Strong working knowledge of US domestic and international tax accounting principles to drive effective risk mitigation.
- Agile Execution: Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and deliver high-impact outcomes across complex, multi-threaded priorities under tight timelines.
- Influential Communication: Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business stories for executive leaders (CLT) and non-technical stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Sharp business acumen to partner seamlessly with operational leaders, influencing strategic choices and driving business value.
- Strategic Agility: Ability to connect big-picture strategy with tactical execution, leveraging data
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