International Controller Essential Functions and Responsibilities
* Oversight of the local UK, Spain, Czech Repubic, India, and Singapore Procurement, Compensation & Benefits, Tax, Treasury, Travel/Employee Expense Reporting, and Office Administration cycles and associated ERP systems;
* Manage the monthly close and internal/external financial reporting process, which includes consolidation and reporting into the U.S. Corporate office;
* Responsible for US and Statutory GAAP compliance and coordination with external auditors;
* Facilitate compliance with tax regulations and requirements, including intercompany EMEA and APAC transfer pricing compliance;
* Manage Treasury operations including local country banking relationships;
* Active participant in the Financial Planning and Analysis function;
* Lead finance internal control and process improvement initiatives, along with the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures; and
* Responsible for ensuring staff receives proper training/oversight to ensure effective performance in their roles.
Competitive Candidate Profile Ideal candidates have a minimum 10-12 years of experience in an accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions, preferably in a publicly traded or pre-IPO U.S. based company, with a background in public accounting and experience with Sage Intacct and other statutory reporting ERP systems. The equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required, with a Master’s degree and CPA license (or the equivalent) preferred. Required skills include professional and strong communication skills, attention to detail but with also the ability to see the big picture, the ability to work efficiently to complete responsibilities on schedule, a strong initiative and desire to find solutions to problems, and the desire to learn and adapt in an ever-changing work environment. Role Competencies and Skills
* Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
* Establishing operational plans for job area.
* Developing and implementing new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.
* Requires communication with leadership.
* Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.
* Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
* Provides guidance to lower level professionals.
* Excellent people management and supervisory skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
* Attention to detail but with also the ability to see the big picture
* Strong initiative and desire to find solutions to problems
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