Director of Accounting - Finance Controller, North America

Description:

As the Finance Controller in North America (NA), you will lead the region’s controllership function, managing the complete financial cycle and accounting operations from reconciliation through reporting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP principles. This role is a key member of our accounting management team and requires an engaged and collaborative leader with a balance of accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and financial management capability. 

Foundry is a global digital media company specializing in technology marketing solutions. Formerly IDG Communications, Foundry leverages proprietary data, premium content, and martech solutions to connect technology buyers with leading brands. With a portfolio of trusted IT publications and demand-generation tools, Foundry drives informed purchasing decisions for businesses worldwide. Backed by Regent, a $3B private equity firm, Foundry is rapidly expanding its global reach through innovation and strategic growth. 

What you'll do:

· Oversee all Americas controllership activities, including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and cash management.

· Lead the global close and consolidation process, including preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.

· Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to drive compliance and efficiency.

· Coordinate external audits and ensure timely completion with minimal disruptions.

· Ensure completeness of all documentation required for annual financial and statutory audits.

· Provide proactive cross-functional support to various departments, embodying a customer service mentality.

· Drive ERP transformation and other accounting system projects.

· Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulations.

· Establish and maintain best practices in accounting operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

· Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, building a culture of high performance and accountability.

· Support or lead ad hoc accounting and finance projects as needed.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA and/or CPA preferred.

· 10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experience

· Strong technical accounting expertise with solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.

· Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize accounting operations.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

· Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

· Demonstrated success working in collaborative, team-based settings

· Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Foundry is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At Foundry, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The anticipated total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, ranges from $200,000 to $230,000 and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).