Global Corporate Controller & M&A Finance Leader

Meridian Group; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Group is seeking a Global Corporate Controller to partner with the CFO and executive team to drive financial integrity, reporting excellence, and operational efficiency in a private-equity-backed, multi-entity manufacturing group.

The role leads global accounting, consolidated reporting, and compliance, harmonizing processes across North America and Europe, guiding post-merger integration and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related functions.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment with multi-entity operations.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to support M&A transactions and post-merger integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, private-equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Accounting & Financial Reporting.
• Serve as the top accounting official ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS as needed, and internal governance policies.
• Direct the monthly close, consolidation, and internal reporting processes.
• Oversee and refine global financial controls and robust compliance framework.
• Partner with PE leadership and executives to provide actionable financial insights.
• Support M&A due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration efforts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Internal controls

M&A integration

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree

CPA preferred

Job description

Meridian Group is seeking a Global Corporate Controller to partner with the CFO and executive team to drive financial integrity, reporting excellence, and operational efficiency in a private-equity-backed, multi-entity manufacturing group.

The role leads global accounting, consolidated reporting, and compliance, harmonizing processes across North America and Europe, guiding post-merger integration and strategic financial planning.