The Corporate Controller will lead and direct all corporate accounting functions which include general accounting, financial reporting, GAAP guidance, establishment and maintenance of accounting and company-wide financial policies and management of external auditor relationships. This individual will lead professional staff at headquarters and will have dotted-line relationships with the operations and divisional controllers throughout the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Direct and continuously improve the company-wide financial close and consolidation processes. Direct all aspects of financial reporting and the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for internal and external parties. Lead, mentor, staff and manage the corporate accounting and reporting teams. Ensure timely and accurate accounting treatment of all transactions and reporting under US GAAP and country specific statutory filings. Oversee the development, implementation and communication of accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP on a worldwide basis and interact with Segment, Division and Operational Controllers to develop, maintain and monitor best practice financial accounting policies and Direct the implementation of new accounting standards, assess the implications, if any, and implement adoption where appropriate, Provide guidance and support to Segment, Division and Operational Controllers regarding accounting policies and financial reporting requirements. Collaborate with other corporate departments to develop and manage budgets and regular forecast updates. Conducts a wide range of special projects, including M&A financial due diligence and valuation analysis, annual Controller’s Conference and corporate office Keeps abreast of latest accounting, internal control, costing and project control Conducts quarterly financial reviews of various company operations