Financial Controller

Jobtailor; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Controller to provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes, partnering with the Global Controller on consolidated reporting and executive decks.

The role requires a CPA and 10+ years of global accounting experience, with leadership of geographically dispersed teams and deep expertise in consolidation, statutory reporting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including global or multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct people management and oversight of geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with the Global Controller in reviewing key financial outputs including consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and executive decks.
• Establish and uphold consistent accounting policies and documentation standards.
• Provide oversight and escalation support to ensure alignment between global accounting policies and Shared Services execution.
• Partner with Division and market finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues and drive alignment on accounting treatment and reporting expectations.
• Provide governance over statutory reporting, external audits, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring risks are proactively identified and managed.
• Provide direct leadership, performance management, and development for two Associate Manager-level direct reports responsible for accounting for Division Headquarters, quarterly reporting and consolidations, and the corresponding executive deliverables.
• Ensure effective coordination across global teams, including Shared Services, third-party providers, and international finance partners.

Skills

CPA certification

Leadership experience

Consolidation expertise

Global accounting frameworks

Shared Services collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Internal controls

Multi-entity oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with the Global Controller in the review key financial outputs including consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and executive decks.
• Establish and uphold consistent accounting policies and documentation standards.
• Provide oversight and escalation support to ensure alignment between global accounting policies and Shared Services execution.
• Partner with Division and market finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues and drive alignment on accounting treatment and reporting expectations.
• Provide governance over statutory reporting, external audits, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring risks are proactively identified and managed.
• Provide direct leadership, performance management, and development for two Associate Manager-level direct reports responsible for accounting for Division Headquarters, quarterly reporting and consolidations, and the corresponding executive deliverables.
• Ensure effective coordination across global teams, including Shared Services, third-party providers, and international finance partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including global or multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct people management and oversight of geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep expertise in consolidation, statutory reporting, and external audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of global accounting frameworks and internal control environments.
• Experience working with Shared Service Centers and third-party providers.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, manage complexity, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• High degree of professional judgment and accountability in complex situations.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and evolving environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.