Global Controllership Lead | R2R, Automation & Transformation

Molex; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the global record-to-report and controllership organization, ensuring accurate, timely financial results. You will drive close, consolidation, internal controls, and complex accounting across a large, distributed team while advancing automation and AI.

The role is based in Lisle or Chicago and reports to the Vice President—Corporate Finance. You will partner with tax, treasury, FP&A, and external auditors to strengthen the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive controllership or financial reporting experience in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to apply judgement to complex transactions.
• Experience leading large, cross-geography finance teams.
• Experience overseeing close, consolidation, internal controls, audits, and balance-sheet governance.
• Ability to influence senior finance leaders across organizational boundaries.
• Strong communication and change-leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and consolidation processes across regions.
• Oversee financial reporting, general ledger, intercompany, cash, payroll, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Drive transformation through technology, process improvements, and automation.
• Maintain balance-sheet integrity with strong governance and timely issue resolution.
• Provide leadership on complex accounting matters including acquisitions and restructurings.
• Ensure U.S. GAAP application and adherence to policies and internal controls.
• Lead controllership workstreams for acquisitions and major organizational changes.
• Support internal and external audits, statutory reporting, and subconsolidation requirements.
• Lead in finance systems transformations (CFIN, OneStream, BlackLine, Snowflake).
• Collaborate with regional controllers, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and external advisors to improve reporting quality.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership across geographies

Core controllership activities

Influence senior finance leaders

Communication & change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

CFIN

OneStream

BlackLine

Snowflake

Job description

Molex is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the global record-to-report and controllership organization, ensuring accurate, timely financial results. You will drive close, consolidation, internal controls, and complex accounting across a large, distributed team while advancing automation and AI.

The role is based in Lisle or Chicago and reports to the Vice President—Corporate Finance. You will partner with tax, treasury, FP&A, and external auditors to strengthen the finance function.