Business Unit Controller

Job Description
Business Unit Controller
Wilmington, DE
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hybrid
The Business Unit Controller is responsible for managing financial operations within the business unit, including compliance with corporate policies, technical accounting support, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role will provide critical financial insights to support business strategies, assist with transformation initiatives, and ensure proper controls are in place. The Business Unit Controller will work closely with corporate finance teams, supporting the consolidation process, overseeing reporting needs, and addressing both US GAAP and local reporting requirements.
Some of the things you will be doing:

• Analysis of Accounting Issues & Financial Reporting:
  • Analyze and resolve accounting issues related to financial reporting and analysis for the business unit.
  • Ensure that all financial statements are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with US GAAP and other relevant local reporting standards.
  • Provide accounting insights that help the business unit align with broader corporate financial strategies.
• Compliance with Corporate Policies:
  • Ensure that all business unit operations comply with corporate financial policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Serve as the point of contact for corporate policy implementation and enforcement at the business unit level.
  • Monitor adherence to established controls, ensuring all regulatory and corporate requirements are met.
• Technical Accounting Support & Control Structure:
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to ensure compliance with both US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a robust control structure for the business unit, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
  • Ensure the business unit follows appropriate accounting treatments and supports the preparation of technical memos when necessary.
• Close & Consolidation Assistance:
  • Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of the business unit's financials into the corporate financial statements.
  • Oversee business unit reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate timelines and reporting requirements.
• Transformation Initiatives:
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems implementations, process improvements, and adoption of new financial technologies.
  • Collaborate with corporate finance and IT teams to ensure smooth transitions during finance transformation projects.
• Local & US GAAP Reporting:
  • Provide assistance in reconciling financial reporting differences between US GAAP and local reporting requirements.
  • Ensure local compliance with statutory financial reporting obligations while aligning with corporate financial reporting practices.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including financial reporting, controls and technical accounting. Big 4 experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and experience with local reporting standards (IFRS or other relevant frameworks).
• Strong experience with financial close, consolidation, and multi-entity reporting.
• Ability to lead and enforce financial controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, EPM) and strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration.
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory and financial environments.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

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About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
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CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006 and are a 2022 National Top Workplace.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. It's an exciting time for us in terms of growth and expansion.