Corporate Controller

Meridian Group; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Group is seeking a Global Corporate Controller to partner with the CFO and executive team to drive financial integrity, reporting excellence, and operational efficiency in a private-equity-backed, multi-entity manufacturing group.

The role leads global accounting, consolidated reporting, and compliance, harmonizing processes across North America and Europe, guiding post-merger integration and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related functions.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment with multi-entity operations.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to support M&A transactions and post-merger integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, private-equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Accounting & Financial Reporting.
• Serve as the top accounting official ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS as needed, and internal governance policies.
• Direct the monthly close, consolidation, and internal reporting processes.
• Oversee and refine global financial controls and robust compliance framework.
• Partner with PE leadership and executives to provide actionable financial insights.
• Support M&A due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration efforts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Internal controls

M&A integration

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree

CPA preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Global Corporate Controller will serve as a critical financial leader, partnering closely with the Chief Financial Officer and executive management team to drive financial integrity, reporting excellence, and operational efficiency. This role is especially pivotal given the company’s transformation—formed through the merger of three distinct entities and subsequently expanded through acquisition, now generating nearly $500M in revenue, with 50% of revenues outside the U.S.

Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the seamless integration of diverse accounting practices, systems, and cultures into a unified, best-in-class global finance function. This individual will lead global corporate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, while optimizing processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control across the organization. A strong change agent, the Controller will drive standardization and harmonization of financial operations in a dynamic, private- equity-backed environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Global Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Serve as the top accounting official for the organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS (as needed), and internal governance policies.
• Direct the monthly close, consolidation, and internal reporting processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Oversee and refine global financial controls, ensuring a robust compliance framework across the enterprise.
• Partner with PE leadership and senior executives to provide clear, actionable financial insights that support business strategy.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Integration
• Support ongoing and future M&A due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration efforts, ensuring seamless financial and operational consolidation.
• Lead efforts to align financial policies, processes, and systems across acquired entities, creating a standardized global accounting platform.

Strategic Partner to the CFO & Executive Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, bringing strong leadership and expertise in scaling accounting operations amid rapid growth and change.
• Implement best-in-class financial processes, optimizing systems and reporting structures to support global operations.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives related to capital structure, treasury, risk assessment, and financial performance.

Financial Compliance, Controls & Audit Readiness

• Ensure adherence to evolving technical accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CFO as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and private equity stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Talent Development & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, globally distributed accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Strengthen relationships with outsourced partners, ensuring alignment with internal financial objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or related functions.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment with exposure to complex, multi-entity operations.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to support M&A transactions and post-merger integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, private- equity-backed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA certification and/or prior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• International finance experience, ideally managing accounting functions across North America and Europe.
• Strong leadership experience in a complex, high-growth, multi-entity organization.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic financial leader to shape the future of a rapidly growing, global medical device company. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, operational excellence, and leadership acumen to drive financial rigor and support the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.