Global Finance Controller

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Position Summary:

The Global Finance Controller will lead, drive, and direct the global accounting functions & reporting including monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation & reporting of financial results, coordination of quarterly reviews & audits, optimization of processes & internal controls, and building, managing and developing the accounting team. This position will partner across the business with key constituents such as Tax and Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Procurement, and other business partners.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback

• Partner with the leadership team, cross-functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on the financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered

• Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls

• Facilitate and manage the preparation, review, and accurate, timely filing of all tax forms for multiple U.S. entities and Guatemala. This would include Federal and State Taxes, Sales & Use Taxes, Personal Property Taxes, and other Business-related Taxes

• Review quarterly tax reporting due to ultimate shareholders and ensure completeness and accuracy

• Manage daily cash activities, including monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash flows, and executing necessary transactions to optimize liquidity.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders & facilitate in preparation of reports for senior management.

• Responsible for raising long-term and short-term borrowing from banks/financial institutions. Vetting the sanction conditions, negotiate with banks for better commercials, execute the loan documents.

• Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions and implementation of new accounting standards, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and accounting systems

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management

• Oversee the global accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month- and year-end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards

• Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits

• Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the accounting team

• Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements

• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Attributes & Attitude:

• Dynamic and dependable

• Ability to work in a high-pressure work environment

• Quick thinker and an effective people manager

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strategic mindset

• Integrity and drive

Knowledge:

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 15+ years of combined experience in public accounting and industry

• Experience working in a BPO/Technology or closely related industry preferred

• Prior experience with ERP system implementations

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams

• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others

• Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards and SOX compliance

• Experience with international accounting standards and multi-currency accounting

If you’ve got the skills to succeed and the motivation to make it happen, we look forward to hearing from you.