Corporate Controller
Corporate Controller
$160-200k plus bonus
Memphis, TN – Relocation assistance available
The Global Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the company’s global accounting, financial reporting, and internal control environment. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across all regions, while driving standardization, compliance across all legal entities, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Work across all regions (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, Northeast Asia)
- Global oversight of consolidated financial reporting and statutory compliance
- Accountability for global accounting, consolidation, and controllership teams
- Key partner to CFO, regional finance leaders, audit, tax, and GBS
Global Financial Reporting & Close Excellence
Outcome: Accurate, timely, and transparent global financial reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Oversee global consolidations and intercompany eliminations
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS and local statutory requirements
- Deliver high-quality financial statements and disclosures
Internal Controls & Governance
Outcome: Strong, scalable control environment with minimized financial risk
- Own global internal controls framework (SOX or equivalent readiness)
- Ensure audit readiness and successful external and internal audits
- Strengthen policies, controls, and compliance across all entities
- Partner with Internal Audit and Risk teams to proactively mitigate risk
Accounting Policy & Technical Leadership
Outcome: Consistent, best-in-class accounting practices globally
- Lead development and enforcement of accounting policies
- Provide technical guidance on complex transactions (M&A, restructuring, etc.)
- Stay ahead of regulatory and accounting standard changes
- Serve as a trusted advisor to CFO and executive team
Global Process Standardization & Transformation
Outcome: Simplified, efficient, and scalable finance operations
- Drive standardization of finance processes across regions
- Partner with GBS to optimize transactional finance (GL, AP, AR)
- Lead automation, ERP optimization, and digital finance initiatives
- Reduce cycle times and improve data quality and transparency
Business Partnership & Decision Support
Outcome: Strong financial insight supporting enterprise decision-making
- Partner with CFO and leadership on financial performance and risks
- Provide insights on balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital
- Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and value creation
- Enhance financial discipline and accountability across the organization
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Outcome: High-performing, globally aligned controllership organization
- Coach and develop a strong global accounting team
- Develop talent, succession plans, and future finance leaders
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Requirements
- 12–15+ years in finance/accounting leadership roles
- Proven experience in global controllership or equivalent (or multi region experience)
- Strong technical accounting expertise (US GAAP / IFRS)
- Experience in multinational, matrixed organizations
- Track record in finance transformation and process improvement
- CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- Prior leadership of global or shared services teams preferred
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic and enterprise value creation mindset
- High integrity and accountability
- Data-driven decision-making
- Collaboration across regions and functions
- Continuous improvement and innovation focus
- Ability to challenge thinking and drive improvement
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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas – Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.
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