Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Corporate Controller leads and manages core accounting operations across the entire company. This includes overseeing the financial close process, maintaining strong internal controls and accounting policies, and driving process improvement initiatives.

Job Duties

• Leadership & Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, operational excellence, and accountability.
• Accounting Process Oversight:
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Maintain an effective internal control environment to mitigate risks related to fraud and compliance, and ensure proper application of US GAAP accounting standards.
• Establish and enforce best practices for general ledger maintenance, including account structure, journal entry review, and reconciliation procedures.
• Drive consistency and standardization of accounting practices. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other process documentation.
• Support ad hoc projects and analysis, including audit requests as needed.
• Process Improvement & Performance Metrics:
• Analyze current processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvements and drive initiatives to streamline workflows, increase efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of functional processes.
• Collaborate closely with other departments (e.g., Shared Services, Operations, Corporate Finance, Tax, IT) to drive alignment through end-to-end processes and support overall business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the progress of process improvements, team performance, and financial operations.
  
  

Experience

• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems. SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and implementing automation within accounting functions.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work cross functionally.
• Strong understanding and ability to apply US GAAP.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
  
  

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.