Global Controller & NetSuite Lead

Symplicity; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Symplicity LLC, a global higher-education technology provider, seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function, manage the close process, and own NetSuite as the system of record. You’ll oversee revenue, billing, payables, payroll, and finance operations across subsidiaries while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS reporting to the parent company.

The role requires extensive accounting leadership, public accounting exposure, and deep NetSuite expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or MBA.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting, preferably in audit.
• At least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent role with supervisory responsibility.
• Advanced, hands-on NetSuite experience, including close, multi-subsidiary consolidation, revenue recognition, saved searches, and financial reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience operating within a defined corporate structure, with established policies, reporting calendars, and approval authorities.
• Experience leading an external audit.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate financial statements on the parent company's calendar.
• Prepare the monthly reporting packages including IFRS reporting and reconciliation of US GAAP to IFRS differences.
• Oversee accounting for US and non-US subsidiaries, intercompany activity, foreign currency, and consolidation.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and leases.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for significant or non-routine transactions.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Public accounting/audit

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Symplicity LLC, a global higher-education technology provider, seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function, manage the close process, and own NetSuite as the system of record. You’ll oversee revenue, billing, payables, payroll, and finance operations across subsidiaries while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS reporting to the parent company.

The role requires extensive accounting leadership, public accounting exposure, and deep NetSuite expertise.