Global Controller

Come join a company with a meaningful mission and incredible medical devices! We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Controller to join our Finance Team at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This leadership role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in international accounting, compliance and cross-border operations. Experience working in a privately held company is a big plus.  As our Global Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial infrastructure, ensuring global regulatory alignment, and driving scalable processes across multiple regions.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.  

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0 

Hearing is key to our health and happiness. Starkey is much more than the hearing aids we produce. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. We believe being able to hear the world and the people around us is as essential to the human experience as breathing. Many recent advances are already being recognized as disruptive technologies that have positioned Starkey hearing aids as the industry’s first devices that go beyond providing just audiological amplification. Our hearing aids now incorporate Artificial Intelligence, embedded activity sensors, language translation and transcription services, as well as an always-on personal voice assistant.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the global general accounting functions and transactions of Starkey Hearing Technologies, including:

• Ensuring the timely and accurate closing of the global books
• Establishing global internal controls and developing processes for ensuring compliance with said processes
• Support and lead efforts with Corporate HR - 401K, ESOP and Risk Management Solutions including global property and casualty insurance
• Defining and enforcing global adherence to rules regarding all aspects of General Ledger level reporting
• Ensuring global compliance with statutory governance and reporting
• Providing guidance for acquisition and divestiture processes
• Providing insight to annual budgeting process; develop Corporate Balance Sheet and assist in Cash Flow forecasting
• Supporting Business development opportunities
• Experience mentoring and scaling high performing accounting teams

This position is also a strategic business partner for the regional business units. This individual will collaborate with the Regional Sales Leaders and Managing Leaders to develop and execute market specific distribution strategies aligned with our corporate goals and philosophy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Oversee accounting functions: Accounting team, Accounts Payable, Data Governance, and Consolidation & Reporting teams
• This includes indirect oversight of accounting teams at international locations
• Define and apply global accounting policies to enable consistent evaluation of business results and opportunities
• Manage intercompany transactions and transfer pricing
• Plan and coordinate the annual external audit efforts to ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Provide ad-hoc financial analyses, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Manage special projects, working with (or leading) cross functional teams for continuous improvement and process standardization as it relates to Finance, IT, and broader Starkey Operations
• Develop processes and systems to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and automation of procedures
• Manage, develop and build a high performing accounting team
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting/analysis
• Support and lead efforts with Corporate HR – 401K, ESOP, Insurance
• Ensure proper internal controls and corporate policies are in place; partner with key cross functional stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Provide guidance to the acquisition Assist in the valuation process, review due diligence efforts and participate in post-acquisition integration

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA required
• Master’s degree helpful

Experience

• 15 years progressive experience in Accounting and Finance roles
• Public accounting firm audit experience preferred
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation process, and foreign currency translation
• Audit experience helpful

Knowledge / Technical Requirements 

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and key principles of application for a wide array of finance and accounting areas
• System savvy with POS/ERP systems
• Working knowledge of tax code

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $171,000 - $234,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.  

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Salary : $171,000 - $234,000