Global Assistant Controller

CNH; Town of Waterford (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Waterford, WI is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the global accounting governance framework, focusing on balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, and process standardization. You will partner with regional Controllers, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Audit to ensure a strong control environment and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting or finance operations, a BA in accounting/finance, and SOX knowledge; CPA is

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Controls, Audit, or Finance Operations.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting processes, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a multinational and multi-entity environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives.
• Experience with SOX and global control frameworks.
• Finance transformation and process improvement leadership experience.
• Experience implementing reconciliation platforms and workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a global framework for account reconciliations, balance sheet integrity, and accounting controls.
• Monitor reconciliation compliance, quality, and timeliness across all regions and legal entities.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, reconciliation standards, and control procedures globally.
• Lead periodic reviews of high-risk accounts and significant balance sheet exposures.
• Monitor key control indicators and elevate risks, exceptions, and control deficiencies to senior leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of global accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Ensure reconciling items are appropriately investigated, documented, and resolved on a timely basis.
• Challenge and review aging items, unusual balances, and recurring reconciliation issues.
• Drive accountability with regional finance teams to improve reconciliation performance and balance sheet accuracy.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into reconciliation health and control effectiveness.
• Lead global initiatives focused on process simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual activities, improve data quality, and strengthen financial controls.
• Implement best practices and scalable processes across regions.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT teams to deploy digital solutions, workflow tools, and automation initiatives.
• Support finance transformation programs and organizational efficiency projects.
• Coordinate remediation plans for audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Track and report progress on corrective actions and risk mitigation activities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Internal controls

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Reconciliation platforms

Workflow tools

Global accounting systems

Job description

Job Location: Waterford - Wisconsin - United States

Category: Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Controller is responsible for leading the global accounting governance framework, with a primary focus on balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Financial Services organization.

This role provides global oversight of reconciliation quality, control execution, and accounting operational effectiveness across multiple regions and legal entities. The position acts as a key partner to regional Controllers, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Risk, Tax, Operations, Internal Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure a strong and consistent control environment that supports accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a global framework for account reconciliations, balance sheet integrity, and accounting controls.
• Monitor reconciliation compliance, quality, and timeliness across all regions and legal entities.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, reconciliation standards, and control procedures globally.
• Lead periodic reviews of high-risk accounts and significant balance sheet exposures.
• Monitor key control indicators and elevate risks, exceptions, and control deficiencies to senior leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of global accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Ensure reconciling items are appropriately investigated, documented, and resolved on a timely basis.
• Challenge and review aging items, unusual balances, and recurring reconciliation issues.
• Drive accountability with regional finance teams to improve reconciliation performance and balance sheet accuracy.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into reconciliation health and control effectiveness.
• Lead global initiatives focused on process simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual activities, improve data quality, and strengthen financial controls.
• Implement best practices and scalable processes across regions.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT teams to deploy digital solutions, workflow tools, and automation initiatives.
• Support finance transformation programs and organizational efficiency projects.
• Coordinate remediation plans for audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Track and report progress on corrective actions and risk mitigation activities.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Controls, Audit, or Finance Operations.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting processes, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a multinational and multi-entity environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives.
• Experience with SOX and global control frameworks.
• Finance transformation and process improvement leadership experience.
• Experience implementing reconciliation platforms and workflow tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, Captive Finance, Leasing, Equipment Finance, or Commercial Finance.

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Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $120,225.00 - $184,345.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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