Global Controller

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

PRA Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Global Controller to lead worldwide controllership, financial reporting, tax, and revenue accounting. Reporting to the CFO, you will direct multi-country accounting operations, ensure US GAAP and SEC compliance, and drive transformation through processes, automation, and internal controls.

You will oversee external audits, engage with the Audit Committee and senior leadership, and partner with Tax, FP&A and Legal on strategic initiatives including M&A and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of leadership in a large, global financial services organization.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA required; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing external audits and prior public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms and financial processes.
• Proven track record leading global, multi-cultural accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting functions including GL, consolidations, reconciliations, multi-entity accounting.
• Oversee SEC reporting (Form 10-K/10-Q/8-K) and required disclosures.
• Provide leadership for technical accounting, revenue recognition, and new business initiatives.
• Drive tax accounting, planning, and collaboration with external advisors.
• Manage external audits and liaise with Audit Committee and senior leadership.
• Foster finance transformation, process automation, and strong internal controls.
• Develop and mentor a multi-location accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

SEC compliance

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial transformation

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Finance systems

Job description

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.

Position Summary:

This role serves as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Company’s global controllership, financial reporting, accounting operations, technical accounting, tax, and revenue accounting functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role leads worldwide accounting operations across North America, Europe, and South America, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, the Global Controller provides financial leadership, governance oversight, and technical expertise to support organizational growth and enterprise decision-making. Beyond maintaining accounting excellence, this leader drives financial transformation through process modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives while building and developing a high-performing global accounting organization. The role is critical in ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting framework, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the successful execution of strategic business objectives.

Global Controllership & Accounting Operations:

• Lead all aspects of global accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, consolidations, reconciliations, multi-entity and multi-currency international accounting, and governance framework.
• Drive the financial close processes and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Champion accounting system enhancements, ERP optimizations, and automation tools to streamline financial reporting and close cycles.

External Reporting & SEC Compliance:

• Oversee SEC reporting processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Lead development of segment reporting, critical accounting estimates, and required financial statement disclosures.

Technical & Revenue Accounting:

• Provide leadership and oversight for technical accounting matters, including complex transactions, acquisitions, goodwill, derivatives, hedging activities, and new business initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Oversee accounting for finance receivables and revenue recognition (ASC Topic 326 / CECL).
• Lead revenue accounting governance practices.

Tax:

• Lead global tax accounting, compliance, and planning activities
• Partner with external advisors on tax planning and risk management.

Governance, Audit & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary relationship manager with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related activities.
• Partner closely with the Audit Committee, executive leadership, Investor Relations, FP&A and Legal to communicate significant accounting, reporting, risk, and control matters.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee on accounting and reporting matters as well as agenda planning activities.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment and support enterprise governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.

Finance Transformation, Strategic Insights & Other:

• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, controls, and operational efficiencies leveraging technology.
• Provide strategic insights and actionable financial analysis, performance and profitability assessments to support business growth and shareholder value creation.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, capital market activities, strategic growth initiatives, and other corporate transactions.
• Serve as a key member of the Company’s Disclosure Committee and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures.

Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities & Level:

• Lead, mentor, train and develop a multi-location global accounting team.
• Drive the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of employees in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Foster a culture of innovation, upskilling, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee recruitment, development, engagement, and retention of talent within the function.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• At least 8-10 years of leadership experience within a large, complex global financial services organization, ideally in the financial services industry.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. CPA required. M.B.A. preferred.
• Extensive experience leading U.S. GAAP and international entity accounting (e.g., IFRS), SEC and financial reporting, and internal controls functions.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Prior public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial processes, ERP platforms, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated success executing finance transformation initiatives in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
• Proven track record of managing global, multi-cultural accounting teams, influencing and collaborating across matrixed global organizations.
• Demonstrated executive presence, with experience presenting to Audit Committees, and strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to deliver on organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a problem-solving mindset, and ability to make decisions in a timely manner while weighing risks and rewards.
• Curious and innovative with an external lens on operational and technology changes that would be additive to internal processes.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
• Talent development, coaching, and succession planning expertise.
• Experience supporting strategic business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets financing, and deconsolidation matters.
• Financial services, specialty finance, consumer lending, asset management, receivables management, or related industry experience preferred. Familiarity with debt purchasing and collections business models a plus.

Salary: $300,000 plus bonus

Salary Range:

PRA Group has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, specific working location and market position. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and PRA Group reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications and location of the selected candidate. In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position. PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.