Senior US Controller – Global SaaS Finance Leader (Unlimited PTO)

IFS; Itasca (IL); Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities per incentive plan

Job summary

Ultimo, an IFS company, is seeking a senior Finance leader to own the US financial integrity and close processes. You will coordinate with European leadership to ensure clean US numbers flow into group reporting and drive local compliance with strong controls.

From day one, you will own the month-end close, balance sheet accounts, and a US compliance calendar while guiding the US accounting team and aligning with central Finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA is an advantage but not required.
• Experience in controller/finance management roles in a multinational setting.
• Solid US GAAP knowledge and multi-state sales and use tax experience.
• Familiarity with IFRS is preferable.
• Hands-on payroll, benefits, banking, and payment controls.
• Based in the United States within the Eastern Time Zone; strong communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the US month-end close and key balance sheet accounts for group reporting.
• Ensure US accounting aligns with group policy under IFRS and adjust for US GAAP as needed.
• Lead US sales and use tax across states (Avalara) and coordinate tax compliance.
• Maintain US finance calendar and act as primary contact for auditors and advisers.
• Partner with HR on US payroll, 401(k) and benefits accounting.
• Oversee treasury activities: cash forecasting, payments, banking administration.
• Lead US project and commission accounting with FP&A, Sales and HR.
• Support intercompany accounting and FX revaluation inputs for consolidation.
• Drive standardization with central Finance teams.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Payroll & benefits controls

Cross-functional communication

SaaS/software experience

Attention to detail

Multistate tax experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Avalara

Certinia

Lucanet

Job description

Ultimo, an IFS company, is seeking a senior Finance leader to own the US financial integrity and close processes. You will coordinate with European leadership to ensure clean US numbers flow into group reporting and drive local compliance with strong controls.

From day one, you will own the month-end close, balance sheet accounts, and a US compliance calendar while guiding the US accounting team and aligning with central Finance processes.