Global Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a well‑established global manufacturing organization in Pittsburgh, PA to identify a hands‑on Global Controller. This executive will lead worldwide accounting, consolidate financial results, and ensure GAAP compliance while shaping strategic financial direction.

The role reports to the CFO, builds a world‑class accounting team, drives process improvements, and partners with operations to improve working capital and reporting across international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Progressive accounting/finance experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting functions including month-end close and consolidations.
• Oversee financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and tax considerations.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Global accounting

US GAAP

Consolidations

Month-end close

Team leadership

IFRS

Audit leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA or equivalent

Job description

GLOBAL CONTROLLER
Pittsburgh, PA (Southern Suburbs)
$170,000- $190,000

Our client, a well-established and growing global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Global Controller to lead its worldwide accounting and financial reporting function. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy while building and developing a high-performing global accounting team.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, experience managing global financial operations, and a passion for driving process improvements in a fast‑paced, international environment.

OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Lead the global accounting function, including month‑end and year‑end close, consolidations, financial statement preparation, and oversight of core accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, and sales tax.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high‑performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the organization’s technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS.
• Lead annual external audits and strengthen internal controls across domestic and international operations.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, automation, and scalable accounting practices across global entities.
• Partner with leadership to improve working capital performance and optimize the cash conversion cycle.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and management reporting, including WIP, COGS, overhead allocations, inventory controls, and variance analysis.
• Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and post‑acquisition integration.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and support business growth.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with recent Controller or Corporate Controller leadership experience.
• Experience leading global accounting operations, financial consolidations, and month‑end close processes.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in U.S. GAAP.
• Proven success leading and developing accounting teams.
• Experience improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls within a complex or growing organization.
• Ability to travel internationally as business needs require.