Global Chief Accounting Officer & Controls Leader

Fortrea; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea seeks a Chief Accounting Officer to lead global accounting, external reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This senior finance executive will oversee record‑to‑report, payroll accounting, and interaction with auditors, guiding scalable finance transformation and public‑company reporting.

You will partner with the CFO and cross‑functional leaders to ensure US GAAP compliance, robust internal controls, and strategic growth initiatives while advancing controllership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA or equivalent required where applicable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX internal controls.
• Deep expertise in revenue recognition under ASC 606 and related contractor accounting.
• Experience leading global accounting teams and external auditors in a public-company setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting, close, consolidation, and payroll‑related accounting functions.
• Oversee external reporting, SEC filings, and disclosure controls with cross‑functional partners.
• Own internal controls, SOX program, and audit readiness with auditors and Audit Committee.
• Drive finance transformation, standardization, and end‑to‑end accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

SOX/compliance

US GAAP

ASC 606 RevenueRecognition

External Audit Coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP / finance systems

Job description

Fortrea seeks a Chief Accounting Officer to lead global accounting, external reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This senior finance executive will oversee record‑to‑report, payroll accounting, and interaction with auditors, guiding scalable finance transformation and public‑company reporting.

You will partner with the CFO and cross‑functional leaders to ensure US GAAP compliance, robust internal controls, and strategic growth initiatives while advancing controllership capabilities.