Corporate Controller

Summary: We are partnering with a rapidly growing, PE-backed, $1B global company with 1,500 employees on a VP, Corporate Controller search! The VP, Corporate Controller will lead and optimize the company’s accounting function, with responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, quarterly and annual close, internal controls, technical accounting, and external audits. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role overseeing accounting across four divisions and leading a geographically dispersed team. The Controller will also play an important role in improving processes, strengthening controls, implementing accounting technology, and supporting the CFO and Board.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Southwest)

Compensation: Targeting $230K – $260K base (possibly up to $290,000 for an exceptional fit) + 40% annual bonus (no LTIP or Equity bonus)

Work Model: Hybrid (onsite Monday - Thursday, Remote Friday)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Travel: Approximately 5% travel

Reports to: CFO

Team: 8 direct reports with oversight of a 15-person accounting team across the U.S. and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage a team of accounting professionals across 4 divisions, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment and development mindset
• Develop and maintain a high-performing accounting team through ongoing coaching and professional development
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all internal and external financial reports and analysis
• Coordinate accounting activities across the organization to ensure all financial transactions, reports, policies, and procedures are in accordance with US GAAP standards and submitted accurately and on time to management and regulatory agencies
• Implement new accounting standards in a timely manner and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and internal policies
• Prepare technical memos for significant transactions, including details of accounting impact and related accounting literature

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Develop processes to establish and reinforce internal controls for accurate and repeatable financial statement reporting
• Maintain inter-entity reconciliation and related financial recordkeeping processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and controls to reduce risk and ensure sustainability

Audit & Board Support

• Coordinate all audit activity with outside auditors, including annual financial and statutory audits
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board and its committees (Audit, Finance) on audit, tax, and financial results
• Assist in board presentations and support the budget and forecasting processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including onshore and offshore members, to provide financial insights that drive informed decision-making
• Review financial plans versus actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances
• Participate in leadership and divisional discussions as appropriate

Technology

• Administer all aspects of new accounting technology implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience as a Controller, Corporate Controller, or senior accounting executive
• Strong U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, and internal controls experience
• Experience managing and developing sizable accounting teams
• Experience working across multiple legal entities preferred
• Private equity experience is a plus
• Logistics industry experience is a plus
• Strong systems and process-improvement orientation