Controller - Manufacturing

Hoxton Circle•Old Bethpage, NY

About The Position

A fast-growing global manufacturing company is seeking a Global Controller to lead its worldwide accounting organization. The role oversees accounting and financial reporting across a complex multinational business and reports to the CFO. It leads a team of approximately 15, including an Assistant Controller, and partners with Finance and operational leaders around the world on financial strategy, manufacturing performance, systems transformation, and investment decisions. The company is entering a period of Finance transformation that includes a global ERP implementation and continued investment in automation, technology, and AI. The Controller will take ownership of the established global accounting function and help build the infrastructure needed for the company’s next stage of growth.

Requirements

Significant progressive accounting and finance leadership experience within a complex global organization.
CPA or MBA required.
Proven experience leading accounting and financial reporting across multinational operations.
Strong manufacturing experience, including a deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and plant finance.
Experience leading and developing sizable, geographically dispersed teams.
Strong ERP experience, including exposure to major systems implementations or transformations.
Experience consolidating multi-entity, multi-currency financial results.
Executive-level communication skills and ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and operational teams.
Strategic but hands-on leadership style, with comfort operating at the executive level while remaining close enough to detail to drive execution.

Responsibilities

Lead the global accounting and financial reporting organization across U.S. and international operations.
Own monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency organization.
Partner with the CFO on long-term financial strategy, planning, and broader Finance initiatives.
Lead and develop a team of approximately 15, including an Assistant Controller, and partner with Finance leaders across multiple countries.
Work with manufacturing leadership on cost accounting, inventory, profitability, capital investment, and longer-term strategic planning.
Own global statutory reporting and oversee compliance across international entities.
Manage the external audit relationship and ensure a strong global controls environment.
Oversee transfer pricing processes and related compliance across the company’s international footprint.
Play a leadership role in a major global ERP transformation.
Provide financial leadership around strategic investments and M&A activity.
Present financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant Board committees.