Controller

T2 Utility Engineers•Houston, TX

About The Position

Kiwa North America is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Controller to lead and transform accounting operations across its North American platform, including existing subsidiaries and future acquisitions. This is a high-impact, highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape and scale the finance function, build a shared services model, and support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO North America and business leaders to drive operational excellence, support growth, and ensure strong financial governance in a rapidly evolving environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership experience as a Controller or equivalent
Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred
Proven track record of building and leading shared services organizations
Deep, hands-on experience with month-end close and statutory reporting
Strong experience managing internal and external audits
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks
Significant experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, including implementation or transformation initiatives
Experience managing remote teams and offshored accounting teams across multiple time zones
Experience in multinational, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments
Strong project management experience, particularly in M&A integration and process transformation

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and coaching mindset with the ability to develop teams
High attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance leaders
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
Proactive, continuous improvement-oriented approach
Strong leadership presence with a focus on coaching and team development
Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and change-driven environment
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Serve as Controller for Kiwa North America and selected operating companies in the initial phase, with scope expanding over time in line with the strategic roadmap
Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS where applicable
Design, build, and continuously enhance a shared services model for accounting and transactional finance activities
Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions
Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and remediation of findings
Strengthen and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to support a robust governance framework
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, and treasury to support reporting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization
Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including process alignment, system migrations, and controls implementation
Play a key leadership role in ERP implementation and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365
Build, lead, and develop high-performing accounting teams, including remote and offshore resources
Support the CFO North America on strategic initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc analyses