Controller, US

K2 Partnering Solutions is a global provider of unique end-to-end consultative solutions in the enterprise applications, AI, and cloud space.

K2 Partnering Solutions is seeking a hands-on US Controller to lead and oversee all North American accounting operations while managing a small team of accounting associates. This is a highly operational, roll-up-your-sleeves role where the Controller will remain directly involved in the day-to-day accounting activities — including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger — while also providing leadership, mentorship, and oversight to the broader accounting function.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage all accounting functions for the company’s US operations, serving as the primary hands-on accountant for the region
• Execute the full month-end and year-end close, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis within defined close timelines
• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including reporting packages for senior leadership and the Group CFO
• Directly manage and review the outsourced payroll function, validating accuracy across weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles and ensuring payroll-related liabilities are properly recorded
• Directly maintain the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposal entries, in compliance with company policy and GAAP
• Manage US cash flow and day-to-day treasury activities, including bank reconciliations, cash positioning, and coordination with the global treasury team on intercompany settlements and funding needs
• Prepare audit schedules and support materials; manage all audit activity including the year-end CPA financial audit, tax compliance, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory audits, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax advisors
• Directly support the Finance Director in the annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning process for the US entity.
• Perform other duties as directed by the US Finance Director

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred, MBA a plus
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining internal controls frameworks and accounting policies; public accounting background strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Detail oriented, organized and delivers results efficiently
• Comfortable operating independently in a lean environment; able to manage and prioritize a high volume of accounting tasks without direct reports
• Highly motivated, and self driven, able to work under pressure to meet business needs within demanding timescales, in a complex hands on operational environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
• Able to effectively work independently and with team members to meet objectives; experience working with remote teams preferred
• Flexible and able to quickly adjust to a dynamic changing business environment

Preferred Skills:

• Recruitment, services, staffing or consulting business exposure preferable, but not required
• Experience with SAP (Business One or S/4HANA) a significant plus
• CPA is a plus
• Self confident and a good sense of humor.