Corporate Controller

Gilder Search Group; Hauppauge (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office

Remote Fridays

Target bonus 40% + long-term incentive

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is partnering with a multi-national electronics manufacturer to appoint a Corporate Controller who will lead global accounting operations and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, this newly created role offers real influence over ERP migration to SAP and multi-country controls.

The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in finance, manufacturing accounting, CPA preferred, and proven leadership of a multi-entity controllership.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of progressively responsible financial experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with strong controls and inventory management.
• Experience leading a controllership in a multi-entity, international environment.
• CPA preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and quarterly global financial statements and direct statutory reporting across all entities.
• Manage external audit relationship and oversee transfer pricing compliance.
• Lead finance side of ERP implementation (SAP) across multiple countries.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation across plants.
• Support FP&A and contribute to technology/AI roadmap and M&A activity.
• Manage a team of ~15, reporting to the CFO and partnering with Finance Directors.

Skills

Financial leadership

People management

Manufacturing accounting

ERP SAP

Executive communication

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Corporate Controller – Electronics Manufacturing

We're partnering with an electronics manufacturer on the search for a Corporate Controller to lead global accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-national organization. This is a newly created role, built to support the company's continued growth.

Reporting directly to the CFO and partnering with exec leadership, this is a highly visible seat with real influence over how global accounting is run, including a major ERP migration already underway.

What you'll be doing:

• Own monthly and quarterly global financial statements and direct statutory reporting and tax filings across all entities
• Manage the external audit relationship and oversee transfer pricing compliance
• Lead the finance side of a phased, multi-country ERP implementation, migrating from the current legacy system to SAP
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation compliance across multiple plants
• Support financial planning alongside the corporate FP&A team, and contribute to the company's technology/AI roadmap and M&A activity
• Manage a team of approximately 15, including an Assistant Controller as a direct report, and work closely with Finance Directors across the various countries

What we're looking for:

• 15-20+ years of progressively responsible financial experience, including at least 10 years in senior finance roles with people management responsibility
• Manufacturing accounting experience is a must, with strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting, and support across production and inventory management
• Proven experience leading a controllership function in a multi-entity, international environment
• CPA strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Broad ERP implementation experience, SAP strongly preferred
• Comfortable presenting to senior executives and the Board

Compensation & logistics:

• Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000, plus a 40% target bonus and a long-term incentive plan
• Hybrid schedule: four days per week in office, with remote flexibility on Fridays
• Location: Long Island, NY