Americas BU Controller — Hybrid, Leader in Finance

Copeland; Sidney (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland, based in Sidney, OH, is seeking a highly experienced Business Unit Controller. This hybrid role leads the Americas unit’s accounting, close cycles, and financial reporting, ensuring rigorous internal controls and adherence to U.S. GAAP.

You will partner with FP&A, Shared Services, and business leadership to strengthen financial processes across the organization. You will oversee month-end, balance sheet reviews, and audit activities while developing a high-performing accounting team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership or finance experience.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience managing financial statement reporting, balance sheet reviews and accounting estimates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Americas Business Unit.
• Review and approve significant journal entries, accruals, reserves and accounting estimates.
• Perform comprehensive balance sheet reviews and resolve reconciling items.
• Oversee legal entity consolidations and business unit financial reporting.
• Lead SOX compliance activities for the business unit and coordinate audits.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Accounting governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Copeland, based in Sidney, OH, is seeking a highly experienced Business Unit Controller. This hybrid role leads the Americas unit’s accounting, close cycles, and financial reporting, ensuring rigorous internal controls and adherence to U.S. GAAP.

You will partner with FP&A, Shared Services, and business leadership to strengthen financial processes across the organization. You will oversee month-end, balance sheet reviews, and audit activities while developing a high-performing accounting team in