VP Corporate Controller

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reports by consolidating and preparing financial statements and the monthly Board reporting package with data from regional and local finance resources.

• Lead analysis of the company’s financial performance to include identifying variances between actuals and budgets/forecast/previous years, to recommend solutions to resolve identified discrepancies to management.

• Assist CFO in controlling global fixed costs by reviewing / monitoring monthly costs and raise questions to department heads, with an emphasis on corporate overhead.

• Develop global policies, procedures, and controls to produce financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

• Lead and guide other regional/local finance teams to ensure accounting and reporting practices are timely and appropriate, and to identify and resolve key issues.

• Oversee the compilation, monitoring, and tracking of cash flow metrics including monthly cash receipts / disbursements budgeting, forecasting, tracking, reporting,  and variance analysis, and assist with the interface with banks.

• Function as “change agent” to promote automation through use of existing systems / AI / RPAs and to streamline and standardize finance processes.

• Oversee and develop effective global tax planning strategies and tax compliance.

• Assist CFO with preparation and on-going reviews and updates of internal control processes.

• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial modeling / analysis as requested by management.

• Oversee the worldwide consolidated financial statement audit process with external auditors, tax advisors and valuation firms.

• Oversee the use of external tax advisors in the preparation of the year-end tax provision, quarterly interim tax provision, quarterly interim tax provisions, and Federal/state income tax returns.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely review of accounting for the Group entity.

• Mentor and develop direct reports as well as non-direct talent.

 Essential qualifications:

• 6+ years progressive accounting/supervisory experience.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a Finance team to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field required

• Must have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Knowledge of IFRS (preferred) and / or US GAAP including an understanding of accounting controls, processes and procedures is required.

• Experience in running annual audits and an audit perspective that is reflected in accounting policies and procedures; work papers and support documentation a plus.

• International experience is highly preferred.

• CPA is highly preferred