Global Controller

About the Company

A leading multi-billion-dollar professional services organization is seeking a Senior Vice President, Global Controller to lead its enterprise-wide accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this executive leadership role will oversee a large, geographically dispersed accounting organization and play a critical role in supporting the company's continued growth, acquisition strategy, and finance transformation initiatives. This opportunity is available due to a planned retirement and offers the chance to step into a highly visible leadership position within a rapidly growing, acquisitive organization.

Key Highlights

• Reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer
• Executive leadership role overseeing enterprise-wide accounting operations
• Leadership of a large, multi-location accounting organization
• Direct oversight of multiple Vice Presidents, including Corporate Accounting and Fiduciary Accounting leaders
• Significant M&A exposure, supporting approximately 50 acquisitions annually
• Opportunity to drive process improvement, systems optimization, and organizational scalability

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Leadership

• Lead and develop large, multi-level accounting teams across multiple locations
• Drive operational excellence, financial integrity, and continuous process improvement
• Establish organizational structure, performance expectations, and talent development initiatives
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic business objectives

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations and general ledger integrity
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Ensure high-quality account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and financial reporting accuracy
• Support the application of complex accounting standards and technical accounting matters

Internal Controls & Audit

• Partner with Internal Audit, SOX, and external auditors to maintain a strong control environment
• Support ongoing enhancement of internal controls and compliance initiatives
• Lead audit readiness efforts and coordinate key audit deliverables

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Oversee accounting integration efforts for acquired entities
• Support purchase accounting, opening balance sheet reviews, and post-acquisition integration activities
• Ensure acquired businesses are integrated into accounting systems, policies, and controls

Systems & Transformation

• Provide strategic oversight of accounting and financial reporting systems
• Partner with Finance and IT leadership on system enhancements and transformation initiatives
• Drive automation, scalability, and operational efficiency across the accounting organization

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 15 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or large public accounting firm preferred)
• Public company and SEC reporting experience
• Proven success leading large, complex accounting organizations
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Significant M&A and integration experience
• Ability to influence and partner with executive leadership across the organization