Regional Controllership Leader

CNH Industrial Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group is seeking a Regional Controllership Leader to drive accounting governance, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls across the region. You will partner with business and finance leaders to elevate accounting excellence and implement global standards.

You will lead a high‑performing regional team, ensure timely statutory filings, and collaborate on strategic initiatives to optimize costs and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of experience in Public Accounting or Controllership and Operational accounting.
• US CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting governance, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls across the region.
• Develop and mentor country controllers and regional accounting talent.
• Ensure IFRS / US GAAP and global accounting policies are consistently applied.

Skills

Public accounting

Controllership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

US CPA

Job description

Category: Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Regional Controllership Leader is responsible for leading accounting governance, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls across the region. Through strong partnerships with business and finance leaders, this role drives accounting excellence, ensures consistent application of global policies and standards, supports strategic business initiatives, and develops a high-performing regional controllership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive development of relationships with the business unit heads, operational staff and finance leaders to ensure financial reporting and other corporate policies are enforced, and best practices are continually implemented and maintained across the region.
• Establish and enforce regional accounting governance, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of IFRS / US GAAP and global accounting policies.
• Ensuring standardized global approach and conclusion on accounting and reporting treatment across entities within the region.
• Operate an effective early warning communication system between entities and segment and corporate controllership.
• Acting and the liaison or junction point between the Corporate Technical and Reporting team and entities.
• Oversee transactional accounting services provided by Centers of Excellence and/or Global Business Services teams.
• Leading the close-the-book process.
• Ensuring the entity level effective operation of key controls, like Manual Journal entry controls, balances sheet reviews, and account reconciliation reviews.
• Organizing regular (quarterly) reviews related to revenue recognition topics, reserves, unbilled, warranties, advances and deferred accounts.
• Collaboration with the business on strategic initiatives, including identifying cost optimization actions, growth and restructuring opportunities.
• Supporting special projects/strategic initiatives as required.
• Accountable for ensuring that all countries' and legal entities' statutory obligations are met accurately and on time, including but not limited to:
  • Ensure preparation, review, and approval of statutory financial statements for each legal entity.
  • Oversee compliance with local GAAP, accounting standards, and disclosure requirements.
  • Ensure statutory accounts are reconciled to group reporting and properly documented.
  • Manage statutory filing calendars and ensure on-time submissions to authorities.
• Lead and develop country controllers and regional accounting talent.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of experience in Public Accounting or Controllership and Operational accounting
• US CPA

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Deep experience inrevenue recognition, including complex contracts and close-the-books processes and balance sheet governance
• Proven business partnering experience with senior finance and operational leaders
• Leadership experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to drive standardization and consistency across regions
• Excellent analytical skills with a practical, business‑oriented mindset
• Track record of developing talent for broader organizational roles
• Experience in change management and process improvement

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Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $167,100.00 - $256,220.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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