Global Controller

Korn Ferry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks a seasoned Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller in New York City to lead core controllership functions for a fast-growing commercial real estate services organization. You will partner with the Chief Accounting Officer to drive global close, consolidation, and transformation initiatives while ensuring accurate, scalable financial reporting.

This high-impact role requires deep US GAAP expertise, strong leadership of accounting teams, and hands-on oversight of processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidation, and complex accounting.
• Public company experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience supporting M&A, purchase accounting, and integrations.
• Strong systems aptitude and experience driving process improvement and automation.
• Ability to operate with confidence at the executive level while remaining hands-on when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance global month-end close and consolidation process.
• Own close governance, including calendars, accountability, controls, and close technology.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements, including analytics.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Leadership

Strategic partnership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Consolidation software

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller based in New York City, to lead core controllership functions for a dynamic, fast‑growing commercial real estate services organization. This role will serve as a critical partner to the Chief Accounting Officer, providing global leadership across financial close, consolidation, technical accounting, and transformation initiatives while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of the company’s financial reporting.

This is a high‑impact role for a controller who thrives in complex environments, brings strong GAAP expertise, and is energized by building disciplined, modern finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance the global month‑end close and consolidation process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across all entities.
• Own close governance, including close calendars, accountability, controls, and close technology, driving consistency and transparency across accounting teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements, including income statement and balance sheet analytics, key estimates, and management review materials.

Accounting Quality & Technical Excellence

• Ensure the consistent application of US GAAP across all entities, with particular focus on revenue and expense recognition.
• Review and guide complex accounting matters, including journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations, sub‑ledger activity, and purchase accounting.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and position papers, and lead the documentation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.

Cross‑Functional Partnership & Reporting

• Partner closely with Financial Planning & Analysis to align close results, analytics, and reporting, enabling meaningful insights for executive leadership.
• Create and deliver clear, accurate, and decision‑useful internal financial reporting to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

M&A, Valuation & Integration

• Serve as a key accounting leader for mergers and acquisitions, collaborating with internal M&A teams, management, and third‑party valuation firms on valuation conclusions, purchase accounting, and deal execution.
• Support the integration of acquired and international entities, ensuring alignment with company accounting standards, controls, and reporting practices.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Provide executive oversight of the accounts payable function, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
• Partner with the CAO and finance leadership on automation and finance transformation initiatives, helping scale systems and processes to support growth.

Regulatory & Standards Leadership

• Monitor and assess the impact of emerging accounting and reporting standards issued by the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, and other regulatory bodies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CAO and finance leadership on technical accounting matters, regulatory developments, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior‑level controllership responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidation, and complex accounting matters; public company experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high‑performing accounting teams.
• Experience supporting M&A, purchase accounting, and integrations.
• Strong systems aptitude and experience driving process improvement and automation.
• Ability to operate with confidence at the executive level while remaining hands‑on when needed.

Why Join Us

• Play a critical leadership role at a scale, complexity, and growth stage that rewards impact.
• Partner closely with senior finance leadership and influence enterprise‑level decisions.
• Help shape the future state of a modern, scalable controllership organization.