Global Controller

Overview

The Global Controller reports to the Finance Director / CFO and provides full finance and accounting leadership across multiple countries and the global office. This is a remote position.

Within the first six months, the role is expected to establish an enterprise-level month-end close on a predictable calendar; ensure accurate US payroll and on-time international payroll, VAT, and tax filings; and maintain an audit-ready QuickBooks Online (QBO) chart of accounts and indirect cost structure. The Controller will also help standardize processes and improve policies across international project offices.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise-level month-end close covering all project offices and the US entity, including financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting, taxation, and reporting for international project offices; review transactions and ensure accurate posting to the US books.
• Process US payroll and oversee international payroll in each country, with a focus on compliance and internal controls.
• Oversee local-country VAT and tax reporting and procurement practices at each site.
• Manage AP, AR, and treasury, including cash positions, FX exposure, and bank relationships.
• Build and manage the QBO chart of accounts; calculate and apply indirect costs in line with contract and government requirements.
• Handle projects and corporate accounting; support contract billing, budgets, and audits across different government contract types.
• Partner with site Finance and Accounting Directors; support the CFO/Finance Director on US books, payroll, and tax reporting.
• Supervise, coach, and develop international finance and accounting coordinators.
• Build new processes and improve existing policies, documenting for consistent use across offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including international and multi-entity accounting.
• Master’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience in both project accounting and corporate accounting.
• Experience in small to medium-sized government contract management, including familiarity with different contract types (cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time-and-materials).
• Hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including creating a chart of accounts and calculating and applying indirect costs.
• Experience overseeing US payroll and international payroll.
• Experience managing AP, AR, and treasury.
• Experience building teams, building processes, and improving policies.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Familiarity with FAR/2 CFR 200 cost principles and government audit requirements.
• Experience with VAT and local tax compliance in multiple countries.

Location

Remote