Head of Corporate Controlling Department

Head of the Corporate controlling Department, reporting to the VP Finance of the Group

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No
Department: Corporate Controlling Department
Reports To: VP of Finance
Location: Watertown, SD (preferred); Milpitas, CA or Guadalajara, MX also considered.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
We are a fast-growing multinational group with our headquarters in the US, manufacturing operations in Asia, and sales offices worldwide. As we continue to expand globally, we are establishing a new Corporate Controlling Department to strengthen our global financial management, compliance, and strategic oversight.
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on, and globally minded person to build and lead this new department. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, and oversee group-wide controlling processes in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Build and lead a global finance controlling function from the ground up.
2. Work across consolidation, IFRS reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting.
3. Develop accounting policies and guidelines, training materials and accounting handbook.
4. Manage ERP global setup & continuous improvement
5. Oversee tax compliance, legal filings, insurance, etc.
6. Manager financial and compliance setup for new companies globally
7. Parter with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions across regions.
8. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent degree (CPA/CFA/MBA preferred)
2. 15 years of progressive experiences in finance with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within a multinational manufacturing environment.
3. Well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of accounting and corporate finance, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
4. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, consolidation and FP&A
5. Solid understanding of international taxation (e.g. PE, TP,FTC), cross-border tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
6. Proven experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and a track record of process/system improvements.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with strong interpersonal skills.
8. Proven ability to manage diverse teams and work across multiple countries and cultures.
9. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth and evolving environment.

Benefits

We offer a full benefit package that includes Basic Life, Vision, and Short and Long Term Disability provided by the Company at no cost to you. Medical, Dental, Additional Life Insurance and Vision insurance for employee and family, Identity Theft Protection, and Legal Services Benefit are available at group rates through payroll deduction. A 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts are available. Benefits are available the first of the month following the hire date except for Short and Long Term Disability that have a 60-day waiting period.