A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Global Controller CFS•4.0 Jefferson Hills, PA Job Details $170,000•$190,000 a year 5 days ago Qualifications Cash flow management Financial forecasting Cost accounting analysis Financial close processing Accounting due diligence experience Performance improvement leadership Internal controls Inventory valuation Sales tax return preparation CPA Accounts receivable management Automation Bachelor's degree in finance Mergers and acquisitions transaction management Performance Reporting 11+ years IFRS External financial audit coordination Finance Global team management Consolidated financial statement preparation Managing budgets in a finance role Accounts payable management Bachelor's degree Organizational integration coordination GAAP Financial workflow efficiency improvements Certified Management Accountant Financial compliance audits Managing accounting teams Full Job Description
GLOBAL CONTROLLER
Pittsburgh, PA (Southern Suburbs) $170,000•$190,000 Our client, a well-established and growing global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Global Controller to lead its worldwide accounting and financial reporting function. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy while building and developing a high-performing global accounting team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, experience managing global financial operations, and a passion for driving process improvements in a fast-paced, international environment.
OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL CONTROLLER ROLE
Lead the global accounting function, including month-end and year-end close, consolidations, financial statement preparation, and oversight of core accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, and sales tax. Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS. Lead annual external audits and strengthen internal controls across domestic and international operations. Drive process improvements, standardization, automation, and scalable accounting practices across global entities. Partner with leadership to improve working capital performance and optimize the cash conversion cycle. Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and management reporting, including WIP, COGS, overhead allocations, inventory controls, and variance analysis. Support strategic initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. Collaborate cross-functionally with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and support business growth. Perform additional duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification. 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with recent Controller or Corporate Controller leadership experience. Experience leading global accounting operations, financial consolidations, and month-end close processes. Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in
U.S. GAAP.
Proven success leading and developing accounting teams. Experience improving financial processes, systems, and internal controls within a complex or growing organization. Ability to travel internationally as business needs require. #
