Senior Financial Controller

Overview

This role provides full financial ownership of assigned US entities, including month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, and overall financial integrity. The Senior Controller partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate month-end close, strong controls, and proactive financial oversight.

The position requires a highly experienced accounting professional with a Big 4 background, capable of leading complex accounting matters and driving process improvements through automation and scalable finance operations.

Responsibilities

Full Ownership of US Entities

• Serve as the primary finance owner for assigned US entities, ensuring end-to-end accountability for financials.
• Partner with stakeholders across Tax, Legal, FP&A, and business teams.
• Provide financial insights, guidance, and support for business decisions and transactions.
• Lead transformation initiatives (local and global), including automation and standardization of processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Month-End Close Leadership

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial close.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial performance, explain key variances, and ensure transparency of financial results.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.

Financial Oversight & Technical Accounting

• Maintain full ownership of financial accuracy across all accounting areas.
• Support accounting for complex and non-routine transactions, including large deals, acquisitions, and infrastructure investments.
• Review key estimates, accruals, and judgments to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Act as a second line of control to ensure completeness and consistency across the month-end close and control framework.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee statutory and tax compliance activities for US entities, including:
  • Corporate Income Tax and Sales & Use Tax (in coordination with the Tax team)
  • Statutory financial statements (where applicable)
  • Regulatory and statistical filings (where applicable)
• Ensure accurate and timely filings across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain and oversee a comprehensive compliance calendar with clear ownership and accountability.
• Review and approve statutory and tax adjustments recorded in ERP systems.
• Lead external and internal audit processes.

Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and advisors.
• Coordinate effectively with Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Group Reporting teams.
• Ensure clear ownership, timelines, and delivery across all parties.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship where needed.
• Manage and develop a small team, including task allocation, review, and coaching.

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with SOX.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and compliance processes.
• Lead transformation of existing processes and controls, including automation of manual activities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Enhance visibility, tracking, and reporting across financial and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 (Audit or Advisory) and industry experience.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven experience owning legal entities and managing end-to-end accounting and compliance.
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Experience with audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading automation and standardization efforts across local and global finance processes.
• Experience managing and developing small teams (1–2 FTEs).

Compensation & Benefits

Base Compensation Range

• $139,000—$180,000 USD

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Location

• Not specified in the provided description.

Equal Opportunity & Work Authorization

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
• Accommodations are available during the application process; applicants should request support if needed.