Country Controller

Polygon US•North Andover, MA

6d•$150 - $175

About The Position

The Country Controller will serve as the senior financial leader of the U.S. subsidiary, a business within a $1B+ EU-based Group. This role is responsible for all financial and accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting to Group headquarters under tight deadlines. In addition to being a hands-on leadership role , the Country Controller is accountable for managing and developing the entire U.S. finance and accounting team , elevating its scope from primarily transactional activities to a function that also delivers value-added FP&A and forecasting support for the business. This role requires strong FP&A expertise, experience with multinational reporting, and the ability to cost effectively optimize processes and systems (NetSuite and Cognos).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or controllership position.
Proven track record managing tight month-end closes and international reporting.
Strong FP&A capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis.
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
Hands-on, pragmatic leader with both strategic and tactical capabilities.
Strong communicator, comfortable working with U.S. leadership and EU Group executives.
Resourceful and process-driven, with proven ability to improve systems and reporting in lean finance teams.
Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Cognos highly preferred.
Background in service, rental, construction, or project-based industries a plus.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting in compliance with Group accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial results to Group HQ in Europe, meeting strict deadlines.
Act as primary finance liaison with Group HQ for reporting and compliance.
Oversee annual audit and U.S. tax compliance.
Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A Lead U.S. budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
Provide hands-on financial analysis, project margin reporting, and performance tracking to U.S. leadership.
Deliver actionable insights and scenario analyses to support decision-making and growth initiatives.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and compliance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory filings, and corporate governance standards.
Optimize processes and systems to improve the speed and accuracy of monthly reporting, while scaling controls and efficiency.
Improve finance processes and reporting efficiency using NetSuite and Cognos.
Drive process/system optimization and automation in a cost-effective manner.
Strategic Support & Analysis Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, pricing, cost control, and business development.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR to align financial objectives with company goals.
Support the Country President and U.S. leadership team with financial insights that drive profitable growth.
Team Leadership & Development Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting).
Expand team capabilities from transactional accounting toward value-added financial business support.
Foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) - Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Group Life/ AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supplemental Insurance - Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer, Lump-Sum Critical Illness
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement/401k with an employer-matched contribution