Financial Controller

Job Responsibilities Management of monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis for areas supported and understanding of respective global balance sheets Independent decision making Conducting and understanding complex accounting projects and transactions Development and documentation of policies and procedures for managed areas Insurance that financial information is fairly presented in accordance with US GAAP and Firm policies Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Control Self Assessments and other internal control policies Providing timely and accurate financial information to management Supporting internal and external audit activities and inquiries with a controls mindset Maintaining effective communication lines across a global organization Participating in and documentation of project/business case reviews Establishment and maintenance of relationships with internal customers (. Planning and Analysis teams, HR Business leads, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Legal Entity Controllers, Understanding and compliance with policies and procedures related to merger activities Leading process improvement projects Understanding robotics and automation tools to drive efficiencies Project or change management Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance 4-8 years of relevant experience required in accounting or finance, with demonstrated career progression Big Four public accounting experience, large corporate experience and/or CPA strongly preferred, and strong US GAAP accounting knowledge Experience with General Ledger bookings and oversight of monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis Structured mindset with process/continuous improvement orientation and automation or intelligent solution experience preferred Proven ability to interface with various partners and customers Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables Creative self-starter with strong initiative, ability to take ownership and work independently as well as contribute to the broader team Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent oral and written communication skills, multi-national language skills preferable, but not required Experience preferred with automated financial systems (SAP), database management, worksheet-modeling tools (Excel), and Essbase