The Controller for Shared Services will be responsible for all accounting, control, financial reporting, and analytics for the shared services team, across AP, AR, Indirect Tax and Payroll. Reporting to the VP Shared Services, the Controller will directly lead the AP, AR and Accounting teams within Shared Services; developing the teams to ensure they meet company guidelines, continuously improve their processes, and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, both within Shared Services and with other divisions they support. Additionally, they will lead their teams through initiatives and projects generated by the functions they support.

• Responsible for staffing, coaching, developing and performance management for their team.
• Manages the period close process including Journal Entry approval, accruals, analysis, reconciliations and reporting.
• Implement front end controls and process improvements over back-office processes.
• Provide and develop key performance indicators (KPI) that ensure the company achieves its working capital targets.
• Ensure resources are meeting expectations through KPI review and period work process reviews.
• Responsible for the internal controls, processes, and procedures in their area of responsibility which includes ensuring they are followed by their team, revising as needed, interacting with internal / external auditors, and continuously improving.
• Analyzes, reports, reconciles and explains results, in a clear, timely and accurate fashion to Director of Accounting & Controls and Functional Leaders.
• Leads, coordinates and reports on special projects and initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

• Experience in a Controller role with a proven track record of increased responsibilities and scope.
• Extensive experience working in large accounting systems.
• Very hands-on but also loves finding and building better ways to do things.
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Self-confident team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or at least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred, not required.