Global Corporate Controller

Franklin Electric Co.; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work arrangements

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Franklin Electric Co. seeks a Global Corporate Controller to lead worldwide financial accounting operations, reporting to the CFO. You will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and controls while driving improvements across systems and processes.

The role demands a transformational, collaborative mindset to streamline operations and build strong business partnerships within accounting. Join Franklin Electric to contribute to a global water, fuel, and electricity access mission, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 15+ years in accounting with global/international scope.
• Experience with SEC reporting for public companies.
• Prior Global Controller experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Accounting Organization with GAAP and SEC compliance.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and risk management across global entities.
• Drive standardization and automation of accounting processes and monthly close.
• Collaborate with the CFO and global finance teams to support corporate growth strategies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Financial reporting

Global accounting

CPA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Global Corporate Controller

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Jennifer Wolfenbarger

Description

We’re looking for a Global Corporate Controller to lead our worldwide financial accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee financial reporting, compliance, and controls while driving improvements across systems and processes. Success in this role means bringing a transformational and collaborative mindset, continuously streamlining financial operations, and fostering a culture of strong business partnership within the accounting organization. If you’re passionate about building efficient, forward-looking finance teams, we’d love to talk to you!

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

• Lead the Global Accounting Organization through developing a robust, sustainable accounting function globally that conforms to generally accepted accounting principles and SEC requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence and in line with overall Franklin Electric guidelines through integration of standard processes.


• Facilitates strong business partnership, team-oriented culture within global accounting organization


• Drives Development of Global Accounting team with continuous improvement mindset that supports corporate growth strategy


• Responsible for complete, accurate and timely financial reporting, both internal and external


• Maintain the company's overall system of accounts, books and records on all company transactions and assets.


• Identify and mitigate financial risk. Design, implement and monitor internal control frameworks.


• Collaborates with global financial organization to drive global strategy with sustainable accounting policies and procedures with that adhere to US GAAP


• Create Global Centers of Excellence for our accounting processes including monthly closing and reconciliation processes. Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions. Drive meaningful accounting process transformation and automation.

Who we want:

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.


• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.


• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.


• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field (required).


• 15+ years of strong and broad experience in accounting and ability to apply GAAP knowledge to business scenarios across a global matrixed organization.


• Prior Global Controller experience (required).


• Prior experience with SEC reporting/public company accounting (required).


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required).


• Public Accounting experience is highly desirable


• Master of Business Administration degree (preferred).

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements


• Generous paid time off & holidays


• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms


• On site café & complimentary beverage stations


• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths


• 401(k) with matching & service contributions


• Health, dental, vision, life insurance


• Short & long-term disability


• Fertility & adoption support


• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement


• Professional development assistance


• Health & wellness programs

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