Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller Overview & Responsibilities:

The Corporate Controller is the senior accounting leader responsible for overseeing the company’s core accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role ensures the integrity of financial information across the enterprise while driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and scalability within the finance organization.

This position leads the shared services department, owns the consolidated financial reporting process, and plays a key role in supporting treasury, tax, and strategic finance initiatives.

Accounting Operations & Shared Services

• Lead and develop the shared services accounting organization, including AR, AP, and general ledger
• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions
• Establish scalable processes and controls to support company growth

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee monthly and annual close processes
• Own consolidated financial statement preparation and review
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Partner with external auditors and advisors

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance
• Establish accounting policies across the organization

Treasury, Tax & Corporate Finance Support

• Oversee treasury and cash management activities
• Support annual tax filings with external service providers
• Monitor, analyze, and report on corporate overhead and expense trends

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive automation and process improvements
• Improve close timelines and reporting accuracy
• Enhance data quality and decision support

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability and improvement
• Develop future finance leaders

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Strong internal controls and audit readiness
• Scalable accounting processes
• Improved efficiency and automation
• Engaged and high-performing team

Corporate Controller Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Work onsite Monday-Friday
• Manufacturing or multi-entity experience preferred
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
• ERP experience (QAD or similar)
• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Leadership and influence across the organization
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills