Our client, a growing North American subsidiary of a global organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and finance function. Reporting to executive leadership, the Controller will oversee financial reporting, compliance, treasury, budgeting, internal controls, and team leadership while serving as a key liaison with the organization's international finance teams.
This is a hands-on leadership position that combines strategic oversight with day-to-day involvement in complex accounting and financial matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening processes, developing team capabilities, and supporting ongoing business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership and global finance stakeholders.
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Establish strong internal controls, review procedures, and accountability measures.
- Standardize processes and implement cross-training initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
- Provide guidance on complex accounting and operational issues.
Compliance, Tax & Audit
- Oversee corporate tax compliance, indirect tax filings, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and manage annual audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
Treasury & Working Capital
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
- Monitor working capital requirements and provide visibility into liquidity and financial performance.
- Support foreign currency and intercompany transaction management.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead finance process improvement initiatives.
- Participate in ERP evaluation, implementation, and optimization projects.
- Drive efficiencies through automation, controls, and best practices.
Qualifications
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.
- Experience within manufacturing, distribution, trading, import/export, or multinational environments is highly preferred.
- Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and internal controls.
- Experience working with intercompany transactions, foreign currency accounting, and international reporting structures.
- Demonstrated ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
- Professional fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese is required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.
What's Attractive About This Role
- Key finance leadership position with visibility to executive management.
- Opportunity to lead process improvements and systems modernization initiatives.
- Exposure to international operations and a global business environment.
- Ability to influence the growth and development of the finance function.
