International Controller

We are seeking a true leader and business partner for the role of INTERNATIONAL CONTROLLER.  The individual responsible for this key position safeguards Company assets, maintains all accounting records ensure accurate financial reporting, manages the global controllership program and acting as the technical accounting expert across an extremely complex environment consisting numerous locations and multiple product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own development, implementation and ongoing responsibility for the new Global controllership program, including descriptions, policies, tool templates and training materials for the following control mechanisms...account reconciliations, B/S reviews, site controllership and compliance questionnaires/assessments, site risk matrix, internal/external audit, region/business unit controls scorecard and SOX compliance.

Provide leadership to global business team regarding all technical accounting questions, as well as update international finance leadership team on changes/updates to critical accounting policies and procedures

Maintain close relationship with all existing shared-service centers and proactively review performance to ensure operational improvements in-line with expectations

Partner with Vice President of Finance to look for additional opportunities to drive efficiencies across current financial processes.

Review the internal accounting controls of the division to ensure compliance with corporate, SEC and regulatory policies and procedures.

Challenge existing processes to ensure compliance with all laws, statutes and principles

Responsible for maintaining all accounting records, preparing financial reports and interacting with the business or corporate financial functions

Ensure that all financial reports are prepared and submitted to senior management and governmental agencies as required

Direct the preparation of accounting entries to the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information, forecasts and analyses

Coordinate the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closing process in accordance with corporate accounting methods and timetables.

Demonstrate and inspire integrity.  Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc.

Lead cross-business initiatives and special projects as indentified

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

True Leader/Business partner - High energy, dynamic, progressive business-savvy individual looking to make an impact on the business.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related education.  CPA or equivalent required

10+ years accounting experience with 7 years prior management experience in a Fortune 500 multinational conglomerate experience in a manufacturing or retail businesses. 

Change management/turnaround experience a plus

Green Belt (lean) preferred.

Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of GAAP are essential.

Understanding of applicable systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, etc

Experience in utilizing Oracle as ERP is preferred (Implementation experience a plus)

Knowledge of tax laws and regulations is preferred

Possesses effective managerial skills

Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills

Has well-developed leadership and project management skills

Prior implementation of a controllership program from ground up a plus (infrastructure)

ALTHOUGH WE APPRECIATE ALL INQUIRIES, WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO CONSIDER AND CONTACT BOSTON, MA AREA CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.  THERE IS NO RELOCATION PACKAGE FOR THIS ROLE.