Corporate Controller

Parker Hannifin; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Miami, FL seeks an accomplished senior finance leader to oversee accounting, finance operations, and internal controls, with a mandate to modernize FP&A, close processes, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes GAAP expertise, financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on finance transformation, automation, and AI-enabled insights to strengthen performance and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive managerial experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong experience in both public and private accounting environments preferred
• Demonstrated record of progressive leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong technology orientation with experience driving finance transformation, process automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions and advanced analytics

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process, including analytical review of operating results to ensure accurate and complete accounting records
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review journal entries and supporting workpapers to reflect monthly activity and account balances
• Implement, document, and continuously improve close and reporting processes to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient financial reporting
• Lead finance transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline reporting, improve data quality, and enhance scalability across accounting and finance operations
• Implement and maintain processes to record transactions by department and compare actual results to budget
• Serve as the enterprise risk management lead for PLD, including oversight of insurance programs
• Supervise the preparation of monthly financial reports, periodic reforecasts, and the annual operating budget
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis from balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives to support business performance evaluation
• Use data analytics, dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting, performance visibility, variance analysis, and executive-level decision support
• Prepare cash flow projections to effectively manage liquidity and maximize returns on excess cash
• Coordinate preparation of the annual tax return with external CPA firms
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax estimates and annual tax filings, including supporting workpapers
• Lead the annual year-end audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Coordinate and record investments in funds, securities, and short-term instruments
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate quarterly physical inventory of assets in partnership with the IT department
• Review and allocate shared expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities, including software and professional services
• Design, implement, document, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and financial reporting standards
• Support continuous improvement of financial governance, risk management, and control environments
• Champion the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI capabilities within finance while maintaining appropriate governance, controls, data integrity, and compliance standards
• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate accounting staff to build a high-performing team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Data analytics

AI-enabled insights

Automation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting required; advanced degree preferred


• Minimum 10 years of progressive managerial experience in Accounting and/or Finance


• Manufacturing industry experience preferred


• Strong experience in both public and private accounting environments preferred


• Demonstrated record of progressive leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration


• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Strong technology orientation with experience driving finance transformation, process automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions and advanced analytics

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the monthly close process, including analytical review of operating results to ensure accurate and complete accounting records


• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP


• Review journal entries and supporting workpapers to reflect monthly activity and account balances


• Implement, document, and continuously improve close and reporting processes to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient financial reporting


• Lead finance transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline reporting, improve data quality, and enhance scalability across accounting and finance operations


• Implement and maintain processes to record transactions by department and compare actual results to budget


• Serve as the enterprise risk management lead for PLD, including oversight of insurance programs


• Supervise the preparation of monthly financial reports, periodic reforecasts, and the annual operating budget


• Perform comprehensive financial analysis from balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives to support business performance evaluation


• Use data analytics, dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting, performance visibility, variance analysis, and executive-level decision support


• Prepare cash flow projections to effectively manage liquidity and maximize returns on excess cash


• Coordinate preparation of the annual tax return with external CPA firms


• Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax estimates and annual tax filings, including supporting workpapers


• Lead the annual year-end audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors


• Coordinate and record investments in funds, securities, and short-term instruments


• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate quarterly physical inventory of assets in partnership with the IT department


• Review and allocate shared expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities, including software and professional services


• Design, implement, document, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting


• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and financial reporting standards


• Support continuous improvement of financial governance, risk management, and control environments


• Champion the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI capabilities within finance while maintaining appropriate governance, controls, data integrity, and compliance standards


• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate accounting staff to build a high-performing team


• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives