Strategic Financial Controller, Americas

International SOS; Center Square (PA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Job summary

International SOS is seeking a Financial Controller for the Assistance Americas region, based in Blue Bell, PA. This role partners with Shared Services and Corporate Finance to supervise statutory accounting, governance, and reporting across US and Canada, while driving process improvements and AI-enabled controls.

The position reports to the CFO, Assistance Services Americas, and involves leading audits, tax compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience within a Big 4 Accounting firm and/or a multinational corporate environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive change in a matrix organization, including directing the work of team members who report elsewhere.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Experience working within ERP environments and large-scale data analysis.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, increase efficiency, and deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own financial oversight for multiple legal entities across the United States and Canada.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare complex accruals and review critical accounting transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with Shared Services teams to maintain the highest standards of financial accuracy and control.
• Support executive leadership with meaningful financial visibility and insights.
• Own the integrity of financial systems and data supporting general accounting and tax compliance.
• Lead annual statutory audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Oversee corporate income tax provisions, filings, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, leasing arrangements, insurance programs, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Manage the full CAPEX lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee 1099 compliance and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support accounting treatment for internally developed software and technology investments.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting for executive incentive programs and intercompany transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls.
• Lead projects that enhance efficiency, governance, and business performance.
• Explore and develop AI-enabled solutions within financial control and accounting processes.
• Help shape the next generation of finance operations through technology and automation.
• Direct the day-to-day work of RTR/PTP/OTC teams and coach Staff Accountant.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop finance talent while driving engagement and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Big 4 / multinational

US GAAP & IFRS

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

ERP environments

Job description

International SOS is seeking a Financial Controller for the Assistance Americas region, based in Blue Bell, PA. This role partners with Shared Services and Corporate Finance to supervise statutory accounting, governance, and reporting across US and Canada, while driving process improvements and AI-enabled controls.

The position reports to the CFO, Assistance Services Americas, and involves leading audits, tax compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational setting.