VP Controller

Our client, a private equity–backed global industrial and environmental technology group that is transforming how the world manages water and sustainable resources. Combining innovation, engineering excellence, and a strong ESG mission, the company is entering a new phase of accelerated growth — both organically and through strategic expansion.

To strengthen its global finance leadership team, we are recruiting a Vice President, Global Controller. This is a critical executive role, reporting directly to the CFO, with exposure to the Board, the Audit Committee, and the PE sponsor.The position offers the opportunity to lead the global controllership and accounting function across multiple regions (North America, India, Middle East, Asia) and play a central role in building a world-class finance organization aligned with the group’s growth ambitions.

Your Mission

As VP, Global Controller, you will:

• Lead all global accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidation, project accounting, and statutory reporting under US GAAP;
• Drive accuracy and transparency in financial reporting across a complex international footprint;
• Oversee project-based revenue recognition (ASC 606) for large-scale, multi-phase engineering and capital projects;
• Build and maintain a robust internal control framework to support future scalability and compliance;
• Manage external audits and relationships with local accounting and tax advisors;
• Partner closely with the CFO and VP FP&A to ensure alignment between reporting, planning, and execution;
• Lead and develop multicultural teams based in the US and India, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth;
• Play a key role in the company’s ERP transformation (SAP environment), driving systems integration and automation initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a high-impact finance leader with:

• A CPA qualification and a strong academic foundation in Accounting or Finance;
• 10 years of progressive accounting and controllership experience in multinational or complex organizations;
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, consolidation, and project-based revenue recognition;
• Proven ability to lead global teams across time zones and cultures;
• Experience in engineering, industrial, or capital project environments;
• A background in PE-backed or transformation settings, with a hands-on yet strategic approach;
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills — capable of influencing at the highest levels.

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, purpose-driven, PE-backed group where finance plays a central role in supporting global expansion, operational excellence, and sustainability impact.

You’ll work closely with a visionary CFO and executive team, contributing directly to strategic initiatives, system modernization, and value creation in a fast-moving, international environment.

Salary : up to $250K in base bonus