Controller, Americas

Overview

This role involves leading financial operations across North and South America and managing global consolidations within the market research industry. The Americas Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, drive global analytics, and oversee consolidations across multiple business units and geographies. The position requires close collaboration with regional and global teams to support data-driven decision-making and maintain financial integrity.

Responsibilities

Regional Controllership

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all Americas entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.
• Lead and develop the accounting team by providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Ensure account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage external audit processes, including preparation of documentation and coordination with auditors.
• Streamline month-end close procedures to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Partner with the FP&A team to support variance analysis, providing accounting insights and timely responses to queries.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners on policies and related interpretations.

Global Consolidations

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidation processes for all subsidiaries and entities.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and reports in compliance with US GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation adjustments.
• Collaborate with regional accounting teams and global shared services to ensure timely submission of subsidiary financial statements.
• Prepare management, debt, and board-level financial reporting packages on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and integrations related to global processes to ensure consistency worldwide.
• Act as a strategic partner to global and regional business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in controllership, consolidations, and financial analytics, preferably within professional services or market research.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Experience with global ERP and consolidation platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a global, multi-entity environment with complex structures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year, varying by location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Potential discretionary incentive program.
• Full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

Location

• Remote position based in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued and supported. Applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged, and accommodations are available upon request during the selection process. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected statuses.