Chief Accounting Officer/SVP Controller

Transaction Network Services

About The Position

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview In this role our Chief Accounting Officer/SVP Controller will be responsible for leading all accounting & reporting, ensuring financial accuracy, managing internal controls, budgeting and forecasting and driving key strategic initiatives reporting to the CFO and managing a large team for global compliance and efficiency, acting as a key financial leader and strategic partner for the business.

Requirements

Advanced accounting knowledge (GAAP/IFRS, complex transactions).
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and financial tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
15–20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant time in leadership roles.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s in Accounting is strongly preferred.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accuracy: Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (GAAP/IFRS), close processes, consolidations, and complex accounting issues (like revenue recognition).
Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement, and monitor strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to regulations.
Strategic Leadership: Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO/executives, driving financial strategy, process improvements, and system implementations (ERP).
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budget/forecast process, analyzing variances and providing financial insights.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing accounting, tax, payroll, and audit teams.
External Relations: Manage external audits and relationships with auditors, potentially investor relations.
Financial Reporting & Consolidations: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements for internal management and external stakeholders.
Accounting Operations: Manage all daily operations, including general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and tax.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Design and enforce robust internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk.
Strategic Advisory: Partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital structuring, and board-level reporting.
Audit & Tax Oversight: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and manage corporate tax planning and filing.
Systems & Digital Transformation: Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial automation systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Workday) to enhance scalability.