International Controller

Korn Ferry has partnered with our privately held Cincinnati based client on their search for a newly created International Controller opportunity. This unique role offers international scope, strategic impact, and long-term career growth.

Our client is in expansion mode with organic growth and a proven business model. As the International Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping global accounting, consolidations, and compliance activities, while strengthening the financial infrastructure to support continued growth, and serving as a strategic partner to the CFO. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Controller who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a lasting mark.

Target salary up to $200k plus comprehensive benefits and HYBRID work schedule!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with global accounting standards, compliance and local regulations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support expansion into new markets and drive operational efficiency.
• Manage accounting operations for multiple subsidiaries; ensure compliance with all local tax, labor, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external legal and audit partners to manage local filings, registrations, and statutory audits.
• Oversee foreign exchange exposure, global treasury, and banking relationships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, including direct reports domestically and internationally, as the organization continues to grow.
• Project accounting and cost control to provide financial insight into project profitability, labor utilization, and margin performance by geography, discipline, and client.
• Systems integration projects Evaluate and enhance ERP and accounting tools for global scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with some experience in a multi-national or a project-based organization
• Proven management, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, international accounting standards required.
• Demonstrated experience with global consolidations, intercompany accounting, multi-currency environments, and foreign subsidiary management.
• Exposure to project job costing, or project based financial structures helpful
• Exceptional communication and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong systems and ERP experience, such as SAP, Vista, NetSuite, Oracle, or Deltek and advanced Excel/Power BI analysis experience
• Position requires 10-15% international travel

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Newly created position – huge opportunity to make your mark and shape the role.
• International scope and reach – work across multiple countries and cultures.
• Strong organic growth – join a company expanding globally with a proven business model.
• Build your own team – hire and develop talent as the organization scales.
• Culture- A culture that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and global impact.

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