Controller

We are working with a client in the Raleigh area looking for a Controller.  This role is responsible for overall accounting and compliance activities for 175+ reporting entities. This person will be heavily involved in identifying and implementing new technologies and processes to improve efficiency. 

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Complex contract reviews; design new business models.
• Assist in the redesign of the future global controller organization.  Identify new talent and identify synergies across the organizations to create a more efficient and effective accounting and compliance team.
• Responsible for research and ensuring proper adoption/application of technical accounting pronouncements.
• Oversee the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Responsible for all month-end closing and reporting activities. 
• Coordinate with FP&A and Operations teams where analysis is required to prepare journal entries or to review entities before certifying in OneStream. 
• Ensure accruals posted for all unprocessed activity as needed. 
• Responsible for compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
• Coordinate completion of Quarterly Rep Letter, Disclosure & Controls Survey, Quarterly impairment testing, Goodwill Impairment testing and other corporate compliance activities. 
• Responsible for any international accounting and reporting.
• Work with FP&A to ensure accurate & consistent mapping of local ledger accounts.
• Support internal audit program.. 
• Assess and provide feedback to fully develop high-performing accounting team. 
• Identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure timely processing of AP, T&E, Fixed Asset, Treasury, and other accounting activities.
• Responsible for submission of tax packages for actuals, forecast and budget, and coordination with tax team on compliance efforts.
• Ensure effective Accounting & Compliance team succession plans.

Experience:

• Change management experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Fluent in English
• Significant Experience in US GAAP
• Experience in a shared service/ COE environment
• LEAN/ GB experience preferred