Operations Controller

Tenneco; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Northville is looking for a Global Controller to oversee the accounting team across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. This role is critical in developing financial strategies and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Ideal candidates will have a CPA certification and extensive experience in leadership roles within multinational organizations. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work onsite 4 days per week with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Controller in a multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles.
• Exceptional analytical skills to navigate complex financial landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global PS accounting team across regions.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement financial strategies.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA required

MBA highly desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling tools

OneStream

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

The Global Controller will lead the Performance Solutions (PS) accounting team across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. This role partners with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Tenneco Accounting Policies, and statutory requirements worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global PS accounting team across Americas, EMEA and APAC covering the full range of accounting and financial reporting oversight responsibilities worldwide
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent across the regional accounting team.
• Provide strong oversight over adherence to and implementation of applicable US GAAP, Tenneco Accounting Policies, and Standard Practice Instructions to deliver compliant and best-in‑class accounting results
• Responsible for driving efficient, routine, and compliant close processes that allow for standardization and simplification
• Responsible for supporting internal audit requirements across regions ensuring observations and deficiencies are reported and remediated timely and effectively; provide support to apply corrective actions as identified by Internal Audit
• Ensure month‑end and quarter‑end reporting and reconciliation requirements are in accordance with company policies and procedures across the region.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in accounting processes.
• Lead the controllership aspects of ongoing ERP and other related system transformation across the business.
• Responsible for being the primary liaison with the external auditors to ensure timely delivery of audit requests to support completion of the audit.
• Ensure the regional team’s adherence and timely filing of legal entity and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Support ad hoc and special projects as they arise, including but not limited to: acquisitions, divestitures, push‑down accounting, assets as held for sale, discontinued operations, etc.
• Stay abreast of industry changes and current tax/accounting laws

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting; CPA required and MBA is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience as a Controller or similar leadership roles in a multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and global market dynamics.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.
• Familiarity with multiple different ERP systems and advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Strong leadership skills in sophisticated functional teams and experience in building relationships across the organization.
• Ability to multi‑task with strong prioritization skills and to work within a highly functioning finance team as a team player.
• Experience with OneStream highly desirable.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week at our Northville location, 1 day can be remote.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities