What are the responsibilities and job description for the North American Controller position at AccruePartners?
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
- A PE-backed global company with operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC (15 entities in multiple currencies)
- Reports directly to the CFO, a highly regarded leader known for developing and promoting his people
- A seat on the management team, with regular board exposure: monthly board updates and quarterly board meetings
- Leads a team of 7, including a strong #2 being developed toward a controller role
- Works alongside peer regional controllers in EMEA and APAC
- A supportive CEO and leadership team, with strong partners in Operations, IT, Legal, and Treasury
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
- Fast-track visibility to the board and the PE sponsor, which is rare at the controller level
- The chance to lead accounting through a planned change of ownership and refinance
- A front-row seat to an AI-driven transformation of AP, AR, and the close process
- A leader who invests in mentorship and career growth
- $160K–$180K base, plus a 20% bonus and equity
LOCATION
- Charlotte, NC, hybrid with 4 days onsite
- Flexible hours to accommodate early EMEA and late APAC calls
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
- Owns North America accounting, which is about 70% of the business, plus corporate consolidation of 13 international entities
- Leads the cleanup of historical financials following an ERP implementation, ahead of a Quality of Earnings process in 2027
- Drives the month-end close from 10 days down to 5
- Serves as the primary point of contact for auditors, outsourced Big 4 tax, and valuation specialists, and translates their work for the board and shareholders
- Brings an accounting perspective to a cost accounting project now underway
- Mentors the next generation of controllership on the team
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
- CPA and Big 4 experience required
- 10 years of experience (12 preferred), with prior controller experience; not someone growing into the role
- Manufacturing or production experience, with a strong background in cost and operational accounting
- Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation experience
- PE-backed, QoE, or transaction experience is a strong plus
- Has led ERP stabilization or post-implementation cleanup
- A change agent who thrives in transformation: about 80% leader and 20% hands-on