Americas BU Controller: Lead Finance & Compliance (Hybrid)

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) and more

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a high-caliber Business Unit Controller based in Sidney, OH to lead the Americas accounting organization. You will own close processes, reporting, and controls, partnering with FP&A, operations, and corporate teams to ensure accuracy and governance.

The role requires a CPA or MBA, 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership, and a strong track record with U.S. GAAP and multi-entity reporting. Hybrid work and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience including people leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting governance.
• Experience leading month-, quarter-, and year-end closes.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Americas Business Unit.
• Review and approve significant journal entries, accruals, reserves, and estimates.
• Lead balance sheet reviews and resolve reconciling items.
• Oversee legal entity consolidations and financial reporting.
• Partner with FP&A, GBS, and operations to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.
• Manage SOX compliance activities and coordinate internal/external audits.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Accounting governance

Month/quarter/year-end close

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

HFM

OneStream

Job description

Copeland LP is seeking a high-caliber Business Unit Controller based in Sidney, OH to lead the Americas accounting organization. You will own close processes, reporting, and controls, partnering with FP&A, operations, and corporate teams to ensure accuracy and governance.

The role requires a CPA or MBA, 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership, and a strong track record with U.S. GAAP and multi-entity reporting. Hybrid work and a collaborative culture are offered.