Job Description

Our client seeks an exceptional, strategic, and collaborative Corporate Controller to lead their accounting and controlling functions across their national footprint. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting while strategically driving efficiency, transparency, and consistency across all financial operations. As a key member of the management team, the Corporate Controller will partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that support sound decision-making and elevate the company’s financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO and executive team to establish financial strategies to enhance company-wide efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and reporting systems to support scalability and growth.
• Develop and implement financial dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Set, monitor, and enforce accounting principles, policies, and procedures in strict compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and tax filings.
• Serve as the liaison for internal and external audits to guarantee compliance and audit readiness.
• Co-lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with FP&A and departmental leaders.
• Provide financial modeling and analytical support to influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with operations to identify cost optimization opportunities and margin improvement strategies.
• Support M&A efforts by managing due diligence, integration processes, and post-acquisition financial alignment.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, driving process excellence and talent development.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial practices align across the company’s national operations.
• Maintain high ethical standards while cultivating transparency and adherence to company values.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive accounting, financial management, or related roles.

• Proven expertise in month-end close processes, consolidations, and adherence to accounting procedures.

• Strong experience in annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Ability to analyze and explain financial variances effectively to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge of cost optimization and financial modeling.

• Experience managing audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a focus on fostering growth and development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA or MBA certification preferred.

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