Director Assistant Controller

H.B. Fuller•St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller and is responsible for the Company’s overall accounting, internal control, and financial reporting activities. This role partners with corporate, segment, and regional finance teams to ensure compliance and drive solutions to complex accounting matters. The position requires strong leadership presence and oversight of a global team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting
CPA certification
14+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in public accounting with publicly traded, multinational companies
12+ years of direct people management experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance
Strong expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO 2013 framework, and internal control design and execution
Proven ability to communicate complex accounting positions and collaborate across functions

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership within large, matrixed organizations
Experience supporting acquisitions and complex transaction accounting
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership
Experience leading global finance teams and cross-functional initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the Company’s financial reporting process, including consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (US GAAP), statutory reporting, and benefit plan audits
Manage accounting policies, including monitoring new pronouncements and implementing updates; report implications to the Audit Committee
Oversee technical accounting research, transaction analysis, and development of position papers for complex business activities
Supervise the monthly and quarterly close processes in partnership with Record-to-Report, Costing, and FP&A teams
Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration efforts, including purchase accounting and SEC reporting (e.g., Form 8-K)
Ensure effective climate-related disclosures in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee
Partner with internal audit, costing, and global finance teams to enhance accounting and internal control processes
Manage external audit relationships, including audit coordination, PBC reviews, and resolution of complex accounting matters
Oversee SOX 404 compliance, including design, implementation, testing, and remediation of internal controls
Lead and develop a global team of corporate reporting professionals and manage third-party SOX resources