Financial Controller

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A private international group is searching for a US Financial Controller responsible for leading financial reporting, compliance, and controllership across US entities. This high-visibility role demands expertise in US GAAP, audit, and tax, along with an ability to navigate a multi-entity environment. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of relevant experience, a CPA or equivalent, and proven leadership skills to strengthen financial governance within a global organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in controllership, accounting, or audit, preferably in a multi-entity/international environment.
• Experience in CPG, Consumer Healthcare, or FMCG is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead audit process and manage external advisors.
• Oversee US tax compliance.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Audit experience

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Education

CPA (or equivalent)

10+ years in controllership/accounting/audit

Job description

A private, international group is seeking a hands-on US Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, compliance, and controllership across its US entities.

This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring deep US GAAP expertise, strong audit and tax exposure, and the ability to operate in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and management reporting
• Act as US GAAP technical authority
• Lead audit process and manage external advisors
• Oversee US tax compliance and support transfer pricing
• Strengthen internal controls and risk frameworks
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and accounting alignment
• Lead and develop the US finance team

Profile

• 10+ years in controllership, accounting, or audit (multi-entity/international preferred)
• Experience in CPG, Consumer Healthcare, or FMCG required.
• CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Strong technical US GAAP knowledge
• Experienced working with auditors and senior stakeholders
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

High exposure, strong business partnership, and opportunity to shape US financial governance within a global organization.