Global Controller - Close, Consolidations & Controls (Onsite)

Waterstone Human Capital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital is engaged to find a Controller for a global consumer products company. The role sits onsite in Salt Lake City, reporting to the CFO and owning the close, consolidations, and internal controls.

You’ll bring a CPA, 8+ years of accounting leadership, Big 4 experience preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge. Expect multi-currency consolidation, cross-functional partnering, and advanced ERP/BI/AI tooling for scale.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• International/multi-currency accounting experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with people management.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP).
• Experience owning the full close cycle at scale.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Power BI, Excel, and AI tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with GAAP compliance.
• Lead consolidated reporting across international entities and currencies.
• Oversee AP, AR, GL, and payroll functions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, and treasury on finance initiatives.
• Manage external audits and drive clean year-end audits.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Support system implementations, M&A due diligence, and integration work.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Power BI

Excel

AI tools

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Waterstone Human Capital is engaged to find a Controller for a global consumer products company. The role sits onsite in Salt Lake City, reporting to the CFO and owning the close, consolidations, and internal controls.

You’ll bring a CPA, 8+ years of accounting leadership, Big 4 experience preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge. Expect multi-currency consolidation, cross-functional partnering, and advanced ERP/BI/AI tooling for scale.