Controller

Element Logic•Melbourne, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Drive financial strategy and operations across the Americas. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead financial operations across the Americas, driving financial excellence, supporting business performance, and ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and effective cash and tax management in a dynamic, international environment. You will act as a strategic partner to the CFO and Finance leadership team, contributing to business performance, financial planning, and decision-making in a fast-growing organization. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic impact and operational leadership, while building and developing a high-performing regional finance function and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and ways of working.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership roles.
Proven experience managing multi-entity accounting organizations, including tax, treasury, and audits.
Background in project-based, manufacturing, automation, engineering, or service businesses.
Strong technical expertise in US GAAP, internal controls, financial governance, and working capital management.
Solid systems experience with D365, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, combined with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.
Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.

Nice To Haves

Highly motivated, diverse, and talented professionals.
Passionate about new technology, intralogistics and automation.
Flexible, open-minded, and willing to consider new ideas.
Enjoys a fast-changing organization and can adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations across the Americas region, including: Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close; General ledger and account reconciliations; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets; Financial statement preparation and reporting; Internal controls and accounting policies.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including: Compliance with Group policies and US GAAP; Monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations; Financial analysis and commentary on significant variances; Coordination of internal and external audit requirements.
Lead tax and statutory compliance activities across the Americas, including: Federal and state income taxes; Sales and use taxes; Payroll taxes; Property taxes and regulatory filings; Transfer pricing and intercompany compliance; Coordination with external tax advisors and auditors.
Lead treasury and cash management activities, including: Cash forecasting and liquidity planning; Banking relationships and account administration; Working capital monitoring and optimization; Debt covenant compliance and lender reporting; Foreign exchange exposure monitoring and mitigation.
Partner closely with the CFO and Finance leadership team, including: Supporting balance sheet and cash flow forecasting; Identifying risks and opportunities impacting financial performance; Supporting annual budgets and periodic forecasts; Providing financial analysis to support business decisions.
Lead and develop the regional accounting organization, including: Recruiting, onboarding, and training team members; Goal setting and performance management; Cross-training and succession planning; Standardization of accounting processes and procedures.
Drive finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including: ERP optimization and automation; AI and digital tool adoption; Power BI and reporting enhancements; Process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives; Implementation of Group finance standards and best practices.