Assistant Corporate Controller

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Corporate Controller to oversee

day-to-day operations and execution of accounting processes. This individual will play a

critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls in

a SOX compliant environment, and supporting the company’s continued international

growth.

A primary responsibility is driving a disciplined and efficient month-end close process and

producing high-quality financial statements and reporting packages. This role also includes

overseeing public company reporting requirements as part of the company’s

responsibilities as a reporting segment of a publicly traded parent company. The Assistant

Controller will support the preparation and presentation of financial results for internal

leadership, external auditors, the parent company, banks, and other stakeholders.

This leader will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, monthly/quarterly financial

reporting, consolidation of international subsidiaries, and daily transactional functions

including A/R, A/P, and treasury.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process end-to-end, including journal entries, account
  
  

reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and timely production of accurate

financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, tax compliance, intercompany
  
  

eliminations, and multi-entity global consolidations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational results
  
  

for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and the parent company.

• Direct the operational accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts
  
  

receivable, treasury, and financial accounting teams.

• Strengthen financial controls and reporting discipline by maintaining audit-ready
  
  

documentation, enforcing internal controls, supporting external audits, and

improving accounting processes, systems, and workflows for accuracy and

efficiency to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, banking partners,
  
  

and the parent company’s financial leadership, ensuring transparent

communication and timely response to inquiries.

• Support local statutory compliance and regulatory filing requirements across
  
  

multiple international jurisdictions, including coordination with in-country finance

teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, statutory

financial statements, and other regulatory submissions.

• Support global tax planning and compliance in coordination with tax professionals
  
  

and local advisors, as needed.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, driving accountability,
  
  

continuous learning, and operational excellence.

• Partner with the VP, Accounting and other Senior Leaders to support strategic
  
  

initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior
  
  

leadership capacity.

• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition,
  
  

consolidations of international subsidiaries, and intercompany accounting.

• Deep understanding of and recent experience with SOX, audit processes, and
  
  

internal controls.

• Experience supporting public company reporting as part of a business unit or
  
  

segment within a larger public enterprise.

• Experience with accounting for Value Added Tax and State and Use Taxes in multiple
  
  

jurisdictions preferred.

• Deep hands-on experiences with ERP systems and accounting software in addition
  
  

to advanced Excel and data analysis tools including experience in a SOX

environment.

• Demonstrated success in managing a fast, efficient, and well-controlled monthly
  
  

close and reporting process.

• Track record of managing global operations, multi-currency consolidations, and
  
  

statutory reporting.

• Skilled in preparing financial results for board-level and external audiences, with
  
  

excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Experience in global events, hospitality, travel, or similar industries strongly
  
  

preferred.

• This role is based at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC.