Global Controller: Scale Finance Ops & Governance

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a seasoned Global Controller to establish and oversee a sophisticated accounting organization spanning multiple countries and legal entities. This leader will build a scalable accounting framework, align policies, and set rigorous standards for close, documentation, controls, and governance.

The role requires directing worldwide close activities, ensuring US GAAP compliance, and acting as the senior technical accounting resource for complex transactions while partnering

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the global accounting operating model with standardized policies and reporting across entities.
• Establish rigorous standards for accounting documentation, analyses, and internal controls.
• Build a structured month-end and quarter-end close framework with ownership, timelines, and escalation.
• Direct worldwide financial close activities including consolidation and intercompany reconciliation.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Serve as senior technical accounting resource for complex transactions.
• Assess emerging accounting risks and develop sustainable solutions.
• Drive consistency in accounting practices across international operations with regional finance leaders.
• Manage accounting integration of acquired businesses and align policies and reporting.
• Review and improve the broader finance technology environment (ERP, subledgers, reporting).
• Lead the deployment of modern close/reporting technologies (BlackLine, Workiva) to improve workflow and transparency.
• Govern financial data, access controls, reconciliations, and management review processes.
• Serve as the primary accounting leader for PCAOB-regulated audits and maintain relationships with external firms.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-caliber international accounting team.
• Balance long-term strategy with hands-on execution to raise function maturity.

Job description

Green Key Resources seeks a seasoned Global Controller to establish and oversee a sophisticated accounting organization spanning multiple countries and legal entities. This leader will build a scalable accounting framework, align policies, and set rigorous standards for close, documentation, controls, and governance.

The role requires directing worldwide close activities, ensuring US GAAP compliance, and acting as the senior technical accounting resource for complex transactions while partnering