Global Corporate Controller: Lead Accounting & Compliance

Vaco Recruiter Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Corporate Controller in Miami, FL to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. The role leads monthly closes, financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements, partnering with executives on strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of corporate accounting leadership, CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge, with experience in complex multi-entity environments and ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; MBA preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading month-end close, financial statement preparation, audits, and ERP implementations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience within private equity-backed, public accounting, international, manufacturing, automotive, technology, or other complex multi-entity organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including organizational structure, workflows, and team performance.
• Manage accounting activities across multiple entities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Oversee outsourced accounting functions and third-party service providers as needed.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and close workpapers.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, including budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Maintain close calendars and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and support timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and ongoing optimization.
• Design and improve accounting processes to support business growth and operational changes.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Corporate Controller in Miami, FL to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. The role leads monthly closes, financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements, partnering with executives on strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of corporate accounting leadership, CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge, with experience in complex multi-entity environments and ERP implementations.