VP, Global Corporate Controller

Position Overview

The Vice President, Global Corporate Controller is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of all global accounting functions and initiatives. This executive role oversees the consolidation of worldwide financials, preparation of historical and management financial statements, and ensures robust support for SEC and statutory reporting. The Controller will drive the development and implementation of global accounting policies, maintain fiscal records, coordinate internal and external financial reporting, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements.

A key focus of this role is leading the transformation and modernization of finance systems, including the successful implementation and optimization of modern ERP platforms across the enterprise. The Controller will champion process improvement, automation, and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of global finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting teams in maintaining accurate general ledgers and financial statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee global financial consolidation and reporting, partnering with regional controllers and finance leaders to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Drive the successful transformation and integration of modern ERP systems, collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to optimize finance processes and data integrity.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to executive leadership on accounting, financial reporting, controls, and systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate support for SEC filings, statutory reporting, and management reporting for global operations.
• Proactively identify and address complex, non-standard transactions, ensuring proper accounting treatment and disclosure.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed controllership team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and other corporate functions to ensure accurate accounting for global tax provisions, foreign currency, derivatives, and other complex transactions.
• Assess and enhance internal controls, standardize accounting policies, and drive remediation plans for identified deficiencies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors, ensuring successful completion of audits and reviews within agreed timelines.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and other operational risk management requirements.
• Lead change management initiatives related to finance transformation, including ERP implementation, process automation, and adoption of best practices.
• Stay current with global accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting developments, ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness for change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Corporate Controller or senior finance leader in a large, global public company.
• Demonstrated success leading ERP transformation projects (e.g., Workday, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/NetSuite,) and driving finance digitalization.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, and international accounting standards.
• Experience with global financial consolidation, reporting, and complex technical accounting issues.
• Strong background in due diligence, integration, and valuation for M&A activities.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including managing global teams and cross-border operations.
• At least 4 years of Big 4 CPA accounting/auditing experience highly preferred.
• CPA required; MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to build and lead a best-in-class global accounting organization.
• Experience in technology, manufacturing, or services industries preferred.
• Strong commitment to internal customer service and stakeholder management.
• Superb analytical, organizational, and writing skills.