Corporate Controller: Build & Scale a Global Finance Team

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a Corporate Controller to build and lead a scalable accounting organization for a fast-growing tech-enabled manufacturing group operating multi-entity globally.

Initially hands-on, the role will evolve into broad leadership, owning monthly closes, consolidated reporting under U.S. GAAP, policy development, internal controls, ERP selection, and ledgers across currencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive accounting leadership roles, including public accounting exposure.
• CPA license required; active status preferred.
• Experience building or transforming an accounting function with close processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a scalable accounting organization with hiring and mentoring.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidated U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Establish policies, reconciliations, reporting standards, and internal controls.
• Partner with external accounting resources during transition in-house.
• Lead multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation, including international ops.
• Oversee ERP selection, design, data conversion, testing, and cutover.
• Lead external audits and SOX readiness initiatives.
• Provide technical accounting leadership on revenue recognition, business combos, leases, etc.
• Support M&A diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, AP/AR, payroll, and revenue accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, execs, auditors, and ops for timely financial info.

Skills

Team leadership

U.S. GAAP expertise

Multi-entity consolidation

Foreign currency consolidation

ERP implementation experience

M&A diligence

Internal controls / SOX readiness

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Executive communication

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Job description

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a Corporate Controller to build and lead a scalable accounting organization for a fast-growing tech-enabled manufacturing group operating multi-entity globally.

Initially hands-on, the role will evolve into broad leadership, owning monthly closes, consolidated reporting under U.S. GAAP, policy development, internal controls, ERP selection, and ledgers across currencies.