Nashville, TN
Job Title: VP, Corporate Controller
Department: Finance
Reports To: CFO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid)
Job Overview
The VP, Corporate Controller will ensure the timely and accurate recording of Global accounting transactions and business activity, overseeing financial consolidations of domestic and multinational entities along with financial and management reporting requirements. The VP, Corporate Controller will safeguard the company's global assets by developing, implementing, and maintaining documented controls and procedures. The successful candidate will be adept at identifying opportunities for process improvement across all company operations. Overall, the VP, Corporate Controller will oversee the enterprise's accounting, reporting and control environments.
Job Responsibilities
Controllership:
Oversee Global Corporate Accounting, leading the accounting, controls and financial reporting of multinational businesses (North America, EMEA. LATAM and APAC)
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Manufacturing Inventory while supporting Treasury Management functions through oversight of borrowing base certification and monthly compliance reporting.
Ensure the development and successful implementation of global accounting and control policies and procedures, as well as documentation, maintenance, and appropriate allocation of resources across the entire enterprise and for financial review.
Assess productivity of existing resources and shared service functions while identifying opportunities to enhance value, accuracy, and speed of reporting.
Provide leadership around existing ERP and support accounting and financial control systems, including developing opportunities for improved automation and a best-in-class systems-based controls environment.
Support FP&A and Treasury in monitoring, managing, and maintaining daily and weekly cashflow (approvals of wires and outgoing payments) as well as projections both regionally and internationally, as well as managing banking relationships.
Coordinate the month-end closing process, including income, liquidity, and capital projections.
Oversee the financial transactional processing function in the North America entity, ensuring completion of daily transactions including general accounting, cash application, accounts payable, accounts receivable, royalty reporting, inventory control, and sale audit function.
Manage accounts payable process, track expenses, conduct variance analysis, and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure a strong internal control environment and integrity of the general ledger.
Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.
Reporting :
Ensure timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting in accordance with US GAAP. Work with multinational finance on statutory reporting requirements.
Oversee accurate and efficient delivery of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements by the overall team and handle audited financial statement prep/footnotes and EBITDA management.
Coordinate the periodic consolidation and global financial close efforts and ensure proper elimination of intercompany activities.
Along with the Head of FP&A, lead the preparation of monthly reporting packages to the Operations Council/Board.
Communicate with Executive Management on the status of operational and control frameworks across the organization.
Assist with technical accounting implications of transactions, including review of lease language and partnership agreements.
Compliance :
Manage and lead the external audit process, working closely with external audit partners.
Ensure technical accounting compliance across the organization and adoption of all required accounting standards and updates.
Ensure appropriate and timely filing of all lender reporting, including lender compliance certificates and related materials, and monitor and maintain compliance with any debt covenants.
Work alongside the VP Tax to ensure all Federal, State, and Local tax filings are completed and submitted timely and accurately.
Process Improvement :
Lead the development, management and improvement of operational and financial controls and procedures.
Evaluate and implement financial transactions, shared service, and reporting process improvements globally.
Represent Finance & Accounting in cross-functional teams to focus on process and system improvements globally
Manage existing ERPs and lead the integration effort of new and/or integrated applications to improve business efficiencies and control environment.
People :
Lead the accounting team and be a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive team, advising and influencing business decisions and growth initiatives across the enterprise.
Provides leadership, coaching, and talent management of a global team to drive engagement, effective delivery, and associate development.
Train, mentor and develop team members ensuring succession and development plans are in place
Provide professional development opportunities for staff and lead financial presentations as needed.
In addition to the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Leadership team, this position will regularly interact with various leaders across the Company, including the Head of FP&A, Region Finance leaders, plant controllers, and lender groups. There will also be interface with key leaders within Platinum Equity. Given the work and wide range of stakeholders involved, the Controller must also be able to work independently and collaborate productively with a broad range of individuals.
Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision
401k plan
Competitive PTO accrual as well as additional wellness days
Hybrid work schedule
Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community
Learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
15 years or more of experience in accounting and controllership, ideally within a Global business within retail, manufacturing, or Omni channel environments and/or backed by private equity
Previous experience working in public accounting (Big-4) is preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field related, with a preference towards a master’s degree
CPA required
Demonstrated ability to implement a robust accounting, business processes, and financial management controls environment
Strong critical thinking and business acumen
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including well-developed understanding of financial statements, are a necessity
Effective influencing skills and the ability to work cross-functionally at all levels of the organization and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks on very tight deadlines
Strong project management, strategic communications
Proven experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with strong adaptability and change management skills
Global Process improvement experience, streamlining global business processes, preferably while creating international shared services.
ERP implementation or consolidation preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior executives
Requirements
You will need to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Communicate effectively with customers through multiple forms of technology, including telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.
Required to retrieve or reposition products like sewing machines weighing up to 50 pounds
TO APPLY - Please forward resume to Susanne Eisenberg at seisenberg@pailingroup.compailingroup.com
