Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer

MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; New Albany (IN); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. seeks a Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer to lead the global accounting organization, ensure SEC filings, GAAP compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls across multi-currency operations.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury and IT to deliver timely, accurate reporting, build a strong ICFR program, and guide a lean, high-performing team across international entities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including corporate controller experience at a U.S. public company.
• Experience with external reporting and compliance under U.S. GAAP; strong internal controls focus.

Responsabilidades

• Own SEC filings preparation, review, and certification for 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K; ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
• Lead technical accounting research and policy conclusions on complex transactions.
• Direct segment reporting and maintain corporate accounting policies across global entities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Internal controls

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

15+ years of accounting leadership

Herramientas

OneStream

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer leads CVG's global accounting organization and serves as the Company's principal accounting officer. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for consolidated financial statement integrity, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and the global consolidated accounting close. As a designated executive officer, the Chief Accounting Officer engages directly with the Audit Committee and the independent registered public accounting firm, and partners with Finance, Legal, Treasury, IT and Operations to deliver accurate, timely, compliant reporting in a multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• External Reporting, Technical Accounting & Tax Own the preparation, review, and certification support for all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statement financial content, and earnings release materials; ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Regulations S-K and S-X, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Lead technical accounting research, position papers, and policy conclusions on complex and judgmental transactions, including fair value remeasurement, lease accounting under, debt modification and extinguishment, restructuring, impairment, and acquisitions or divestitures.
• Direct segment reporting; maintain the corporate accounting policy manual, ensure consistent policy application across global entities, and assess the impact of newly issued accounting standards.
• Direct the Tax team on the global income tax provision, valuation allowance assessment, uncertain tax positions, and statutory reporting obligations across international jurisdictions.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis on the definition, calculation, and disclosure consistency of non-GAAP measures.

Internal Control & SOX Compliance

Own the design, documentation, implementation, and remediation of internal control over financial reporting; coordinate with Internal Audit to deliver management's annual report of ICFR effectiveness and support CEO and CFO certifications under Sections 302 and 906. Maintain disclosure controls and procedures, entity-level controls, and the delegation of authority framework; oversee annual risk assessment and location scoping across the Company's global manufacturing and shared services footprint. Lead the identification, escalation, and remediation of control deficiencies; assess deficiency severity and report control status and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Global Accounting Operations & Close

Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation across global entities, including foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and transfer pricing execution. Own inventory valuation and standard cost accounting, including annual standard setting, purchase price and manufacturing variance analysis, excess and obsolete reserve methodology, and physical inventory and cycle count governance across manufacturing sites. Oversee accounting operations and shared services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and the balance sheet account reconciliation program. Drive close cycle time reduction, process standardization, automation, and ERP and consolidation system data integrity and control across the accounting organization.

Audit, Treasury & Governance Interface

Serve as the primary management contact for the independent registered public accounting firm; manage audit scope, timeline, deliverables, fees, and resolution of audit findings and adjustments. Prepare and present accounting, reporting, and internal control matters to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. Support Treasury with debt covenant compliance calculations, liquidity and borrowing base reporting, and lender information requirements.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead and develop a global accounting organization spanning corporate, regional, and site-level teams; build bench strength and succession depth across technical accounting, external reporting, and controllership. Partner with segment and plant finance leadership to embed accounting rigor in operational decision making without impeding business speed. Set the tone for ethical conduct, professional skepticism, and transparency throughout the finance organization, consistent with CVG's values and Code of Conduct.

KEY DELIVERABLES & MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Timely and accurate SEC filings with no restatements, late filings, or material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
• Unqualified audit opinion and an effective ICFR assessment, with no significant deficiencies carried unremediated across reporting periods.
• A defined and sustained global close calendar with measurable cycle time reduction.
• Documented technical accounting positions for all significant judgmental transactions.
• A quarterly Audit Committee reporting package delivered on schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active Certified Public Accountant license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including service in the Corporate Controller function, or an equivalent role at a U.S. publicly traded company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Big Four public accounting foundation followed by industry controllership experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial products background with hands-on standard costing, inventory valuation, and plant-level cost accounting exposure.
• Experience at a small- or mid-cap registrant where the accounting function operates with lean resourcing.
• Demonstrated ownership of the SEC reporting process (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and of management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting.
• Deep U.S. GAAP technical expertise, with a proven record of researching, documenting, and defending complex accounting positions before external auditors and an audit committee.
• Experience leading accounting operations and consolidation in a multi-entity, multi-currency global environment.
• Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining accounting talent across distributed teams.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation platforms, including OneStream, and finance transformation initiatives.
• A pragmatic, high-integrity leader who balances technical rigor with business practicality, communicates clearly with non-financial audiences, and builds durable accounting infrastructure in a global manufacturing business.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is a global supplier with diverse design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, partnering with customers across multiple industries to meet the needs of an increasingly automated and more environmentally conscious world.