Sr. Controller, External Reporting & Corporate Accounting

Company logo

Unlock Employer

Posted Oct 11, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$135.3K – $169.1K/yr

Overview

This role leads corporate accounting, consolidation, and external financial reporting. The position focuses on safeguarding the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting under U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, while strengthening governance, improving close processes, and delivering high-quality disclosures to investors and regulators.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the corporate accounting close and consolidation process, including corporate accounting team activities and intercompany eliminations, and drive improvements to close efficiency and timeliness.
  • Lead preparation and governance of SEC filings, financial statement disclosures, and supporting documentation; coordinate with Investor Relations and Legal and align internal and external reporting.
  • Ensure consistent application of accounting standards; implement new standards, support policy updates, resolve complex accounting matters, and partner with business unit and international finance teams.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including reporting and disclosure procedures, documentation, and SEC comment-letter responses.
  • Maintain strong governance and internal controls over financial reporting while driving continuous improvement across reporting and close processes.
  • Lead teams responsible for corporate close, consolidations, complex transactions, and SEC reporting; partner with the CFO, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, business leaders, Corporate Development, and internal and external auditors.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive experience, including Big 4 public accounting and experience with a public company or SEC registrant. Both are required.
  • Active CPA required.
  • Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP/Group Reporting.
  • Experience with BlackLine and Workiva.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or Finance.
  • MBA.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Anticipated base salary range: $135,280 to $169,100 per year.
  • Actual base salary will depend on job-related factors, including experience, skill set, education, and training.
  • Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs supporting physical and mental health
  • Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
  • Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.