Americas Controller, Director of Accounting
CSG

The Americas Controller role is responsible for overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close of the legal entities that comprise our Americas region. This job oversees the Americas accounts payable and purchasing groups as well as the Americas controller group. The Americas Controller may also assist with: (i) technical accounting research and documentation; (ii) financial reporting needs; (iii) forecast and budget responsibilities; (iii) process improvement initiatives; (iv) M&A integration; and (v) fulfilment of our internal/external audit requirements. The Americas Controller conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. The position manages and develops their team to meet their objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Close

• Review and post journal entries in Oracle. Perform analyses regarding complex or significant accounts to calculate accounting treatment. Monitor account activity and variances-to-forecast and prior period. Maintain closing schedules and communicate close progress. Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Payroll and other groups. Lead monthly meetings with the Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer to review results. Review balance sheet account reconciliations performed by the accounting team and monitor the completion thereof.
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare closing schedules and address requests received by the Finance team, cost center owners, and the Manager of Financial Reporting. These requests include, but are not limited to, forecast and budgetary variances, balance sheet and income statement account changes, assistance with 10-Q/10-K disclosures and review, and significant transaction treatment.
  

Team Leadership

• Manage personnel activities of the specified accounting and AP team, but not limited to, coaching, developing, hiring, compensation decisions, and ongoing feedback.
  

Technical Accounting

• Research transactions and how to apply the correct accounting with a focus on the Americas revenue recognition. Document our accounting conclusions.
  

Process Improvement and M&A Integration

• Identify areas for process improvement, make recommendations to the Global Controller, serve as project manager of related projects, liaison to other groups (including Information Technology) to drive improvement. Lead and drive relevant M&A integrations as applicable.
  

Internal and External Audit

• Fulfill internal and external audit requests for documents and information as required to complete their procedures required by Sarbanes-Oxley and the SEC. Ensure functions and processes are adequately documented and appropriate segregation of duties are maintained.
  

Requisitions and Accounts Payable

• Review and approve requisitions for goods or services procured within the Americas region. The general ledger coding, sales tax implications, budgetary and forecast impact, and accounting treatment must all be considered in this review.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration
  
• Certified Public Accountant certification a plus
  

Experience

• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience
  
• 10+ years of experience working in an Accounting/Finance function
  
• Experience working through complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, including M&A, leases, and revenue recognition
  

Preferred

• Public Accounting Experience
  
• Oracle Experience
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret advance financial concepts for financial planning and control
  
• Develop and coach staff
  
• Strong accounting and customer service skills
  
• Accounting skills are required to: (i) review customer contracts to determine revenue treatment; (ii) develop proper journal entries; (iii) prepare account and financial analysis; (iv) analyze and resolve exception items; (v) review account reconciliations; and (vi) assist on special projects within the Accounting Department
  
• Strong documentation and accounting research skills
  
• Ability to build relationships and develop trust with peers and business partners
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  
• Strong workload management skills and the ability to work under competing priorities
  
• Ability to use a personal computer
  
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications
  
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in a business environment
  

Position Pay Range:

This range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to geographical location and experience.
$126,547.51-$202,476.22

This role is eligible for bonus and equity.

Location(s):
United States Remote

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