Americas Finance Controller — Close, Controls & Growth

Ocorian; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocorian is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to support the Americas region with accurate reporting and robust controls. You will work with the Finance Director, FP&A, and shared services to own key reporting processes and drive transformation across a growing international business.

You will oversee audits, regulatory compliance, and cash management while mentoring teams, improving reporting capabilities and delivering insights for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years accounting and finance experience, including leading teams and audits.
• Experience in multinational, shared services environment advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS exposure advantageous).
• Experience with audits, internal controls, compliance and statutory reporting.
• Experience supporting cash management, treasury and working capital optimisation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/financial reporting systems, ideally NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for the Americas region.
• Maintain strong financial controls, manage audits and regulatory compliance.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights for strategic decision-making.
• Drive process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop accounting and shared service teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Ocorian is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to support the Americas region with accurate reporting and robust controls. You will work with the Finance Director, FP&A, and shared services to own key reporting processes and drive transformation across a growing international business.

You will oversee audits, regulatory compliance, and cash management while mentoring teams, improving reporting capabilities and delivering insights for growth.