Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller 

Delaware, OH 

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Corporate Controller plays a key role in overseeing the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements in line with GAAP standards. This position collaborates closely with senior leadership and reports directly to the CFO. The Controller is essential in maintaining a strong internal control environment, driving financial transparency, and delivering meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.

In this role, the Corporate Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations, manages the month-end close process, and ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports. The position also involves managing deadlines and handling a range of accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate internal and external financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual).

Apply technical expertise in US GAAP, covering key areas such as revenue recognition, leases, debt, consolidation, and foreign currency transactions.

Manage external audits and quarterly reviews, collaborating with auditors to ensure smooth and efficient processes.

Ensure thorough documentation of accounting transactions in compliance with corporate policies.

Establish and refine accounting policies and procedures to promote efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to financial controls.

Accounting Operations:

Supervise the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Lead cross-functional finance projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency and achieving key objectives.

Financial Analysis:

Collaborate with the finance team to create accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and projections.

Deliver insightful financial analysis, including KPI tracking and variance reporting, to support strategic decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development:

Manage and develop a high-performing international accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of accounting staff, ensuring the team’s ongoing growth and effectiveness.

Provide consistent and motivational communication to drive team performance.

Treasury & Cash Management:

Oversee cash flow management and investment accounts.

Ensure proper accounting treatment of cash transactions and financial instruments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (MBA and CPA preferred).

15+ years of accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a corporate controller or senior accounting role in a public company.

Extensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Proven leadership skills with a history of managing and developing accounting teams.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with executives, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in financial modeling and analysis (ERP implementation experience is a plus).

Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and the capacity to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Spanish language skills are a plus.