Corporate Controller

Korn Ferry; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Controller to lead the global accounting function and partner with executive leadership across a multi-entity, fast-growing organization.

Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees financial reporting, close and consolidation, internal controls, and external audits while driving scalable processes and systems modernization to support strategic growth and governance needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting and financial reporting in a global, multi-entity setting.
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting foundation.
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post-close integrations.
• ERP modernization and systems improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting function including GL, AP/AR, payroll, close and consolidation.
• Ensure timely, accurate consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls and enable audit-ready reporting.
• Oversee technical accounting, revenue recognition, business combinations, restructuring.
• Manage external audit relationships and governance processes.
• Standardize policies across entities and geographies; drive automation.
• Support M&A accounting and post-close integration activities.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax and Treasury to improve financial information quality.
• Advance ERP and finance systems modernization; build a high-performing team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation

Close process

Internal controls

SOX compliance

M&A due diligence

ERP modernization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Senior Director, Corporate Controller on behalf of a globally recognized professional services organization undergoing significant growth and transformation.

With operations spanning more than 100 countries and a long-standing reputation for quality and compliance standards, the organization is entering a pivotal chapter focused on accelerating growth, enhancing profitability, and scaling its global infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to join a mission-driven business at a critical inflection point where finance will play an instrumental role in shaping the company's future.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director, Controller will lead the global accounting function and serve as a key partner to executive leadership. This individual will oversee financial reporting, close and consolidation, technical accounting, internal controls, audit, and core accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity organization.

This is an opportunity to shape and elevate an accounting function rather than simply maintain an established environment. The successful candidate will build scalable processes, support M&A, lead systems modernization, and prepare the organization for increasingly sophisticated reporting and governance requirements.

Key Areas of Impact

• Lead the global accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, close, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Strengthen internal controls and establish a scalable, audit-ready financial reporting environment
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, business combinations, and organizational restructuring
• Manage the external audit process and maintain productive relationships with auditors, advisors, and other stakeholders
• Standardize and automate accounting policies and processes across entities, business units, and geographies
• Support M&A activity through accounting due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-close integration
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and operational leaders to improve the quality and consistency of financial information
• Lead accounting workstreams associated with the company’s evolving structure and operating model
• Advance ERP modernization and other finance systems initiatives
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA or comparable advanced credentials preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience leading accounting and financial reporting within a global, multi-entity organization
• Strong technical accounting foundation of U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrated ownership of complex close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes
• Experience building or strengthening internal controls and audit-readiness capabilities
• Track record of improving accounting processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness
• Experience supporting acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post-close integrations
• Experience leading ERP or finance systems modernization initiatives
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building and developing accounting teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing organization where processes and infrastructure are evolving
• Clear, credible communication style with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with SOX compliance, enhanced governance, or similarly rigorous reporting requirements is preferred