Vice President, Corporate Controller

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Controllership Leader to oversee enterprise controllership, close processes, and SEC reporting for a multi-site healthcare-related network in Germany.

You will drive SOX-compliant controls, coordinate external audits under PCAOB standards, and guide finance transformation including ERP implementations and AI-enabled automation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA designation are required.
• Big 4 or national firm experience; MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, incl. senior controllership.
• Experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance; public company controller background required.
• Proven track record leading finance transformations (ERP, automation, AI) with measurable results.
• Deep U.S. GAAP expertise including ASC 606, ASC 842, and business combinations.
• Experience managing external auditors under PCAOB standards.
• Proven leadership of high-performing accounting teams in multi-site environments.
• Healthcare or multi-unit consumer services industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI/automation tools in accounting and governance.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the enterprise controllership organization across general accounting, AP, AR, revenue accounting, and technical accounting.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close across a multi-site clinic network under US GAAP.
• Prepare, review, and file SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) with CFO and auditors.
• Design and maintain internal controls framework over financial reporting under SOX 404.
• Manage external auditors and PCAOB audits.
• Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations).
• Drive ERP and financial systems optimization.
• Govern AI-enabled finance processes governance and audit trails.
• Partner with CFO and executives on capital markets readiness and investor reporting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

MBA or master’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

AI/automation tools

SEC reporting tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the enterprise controllership organization, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue accounting, and technical accounting functions.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across a multi‑site clinic network, ensuring timely, accurate, and fully compliant reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Own preparation, review, and timely filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and related disclosures, in coordination with the CFO, legal counsel, and external auditors.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework over financial reporting under SOX 404.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit relationship and driving readiness for audits conducted under PCAOB standards.
• Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex transactions including revenue recognition for patient procedures, lease accounting for clinic locations, business combinations, and equity‑based compensation.
• Drive ERP and financial systems optimization.
• Establish appropriate governance, documentation, and human‑review protocols around AI‑enabled finance processes to maintain audit trail integrity and control effectiveness.
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives including capital markets readiness, investor reporting, and Board and Audit Committee communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and CPA designation required.
• Big 4 or national accounting firm experience; MBA or master’s degree in accounting strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including significant time in a senior controllership or equivalent leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience operating under SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance frameworks; prior public company Controller or Assistant Controller experience required.
• Proven track record leading finance transformation initiatives — ERP implementation, close process automation, systems integration, or adoption of AI/automation tools — with measurable results.
• Deep technical accounting expertise across U.S. GAAP, with specific experience in complex areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and business combinations.
• Experience managing external audit relationships under PCAOB standards, including improving compliance and documentation required for audits to those standards.
• Proven track record of building, developing, and leading high‑performing accounting teams in a high‑growth, multi‑site environment.
• Healthcare or multi‑unit consumer services industry experience strongly preferred.
• ERP implementation or optimization experience.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation tools in accounting/finance and genuine curiosity about applying them responsibly.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters for non‑financial stakeholders, Board members, and investors.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, with a strong focus on financial close processes, internal controls under SOX 404, and managing external audit relationships. Proven ability to lead finance transformation initiatives and develop high‑performing accounting teams in a multi‑site healthcare environment.