Director, Assistant Corporate Controller — Finance Leader

Azenta Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. is seeking a Director, Assistant Corporate Controller to lead the global corporate accounting team, set policy, and drive continuous improvement.

This leader will oversee the monthly close, consolidations, and external reporting, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial results. The role requires extensive US GAAP knowledge, SOX discipline, and public accounting experience, with a track record of scaling in a multinational environment and close

Qualifications

• CPA is required; public accounting experience is required, Big Four preferred
• Experience leading a corporate accounting function for a US-based publicly traded company with international operations
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and strong understanding of SOX requirements
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Financial Consolidation systems is required

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high performing team of accounting professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage the global monthly closing cycle, including oversight of consolidations and shared services
• Oversee accounting operations for a complex multi-entity, multi-currency global company and ensure US GAAP compliance
• Provide financial oversight and guidance to divisional accounting teams
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across business units
• Review and enhance financial policies, controls, and systems
• Liaise with external auditors on significant judgments and accounting matters
• Partner with finance, tax, treasury, legal, IT and business teams on cross-functional initiatives
• Support newly acquired businesses with training on corporate accounting policies
• Prepare materials for executive management or Audit Committee presentations
• Execute internal controls and assess adequacy of design

Skills

CPA

Public accounting experience

Leadership/management

US GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Netsuite

OneStream

Job description

Azenta Inc. is seeking a Director, Assistant Corporate Controller to lead the global corporate accounting team, set policy, and drive continuous improvement.

This leader will oversee the monthly close, consolidations, and external reporting, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial results. The role requires extensive US GAAP knowledge, SOX discipline, and public accounting experience, with a track record of scaling in a multinational environment and close