Finance Controller

KONE•Allen, TX

2d•$179,200 - $235,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the integrity of the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, controllership, and finance operations activities across the United States. This role owns the legal entity Balance Sheet and Income Statement and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, company policies, and statutory requirements. Partnering closely with Business Finance, Shared Services, Tax, Treasury, HR, and Operations teams, the Finance Controller plays a critical role in driving financial discipline, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial insights to support business performance and decision-making. This role leads a team of finance professionals and operates within a fast-paced multinational environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong controllership.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, audit, or finance operations experience
Experience leading teams within a multinational or large corporate environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong knowledge of: IFRS and financial reporting principles
Strong knowledge of: General Ledger and financial close processes
Strong knowledge of: Balance sheet reconciliations and controls
Strong knowledge of: Financial statement analysis and reporting
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
Advanced Excel and analytical skills required
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred
Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Blackline) preferred
Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or Power Automate is a plus
A "Change Agent" mindset—the ability to influence peers in a matrixed global organization

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for US legal entities
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
Review and approve key journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting adjustments
Partner with Business Controllers and FP&A to support financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, internal policies, and statutory requirements
Own balance sheet governance and reconciliation quality across key accounts
Oversee operational accounting activities including payroll, treasury, fixed assets, intercompany; for P2P, and O2C processes – to the extent it impacts the Balance Sheet.
Ensure subledgers reconcile accurately to the General Ledger
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, process gaps, and reporting risks
Drive a strong “zero-surprise” controllership environment
Lead external and internal audit activities for US entities
Maintain strong internal controls across financial reporting and accounting operations
Ensure audit readiness, compliance, and appropriate supporting documentation
Monitor and remediate control gaps, compliance risks, and process deficiencies
Partner with Shared Services and global finance teams to ensure high-quality execution of accounting and reporting activities
Drive automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives across finance operations
Support finance transformation and systems enhancement initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Build strong partnerships across Finance, HR, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and Corporate teams
Provide financial insight and accounting expertise to support business decisions and operational performance
Partner with Treasury and business leaders to support liquidity management and cash flow optimization
Oversee cash-related accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related balance sheet accounts
Support working capital governance including oversight of AR aging, AP balances, unapplied cash, and intercompany settlements
Ensure financial impacts of foreign exchange and hedge accounting activities are appropriately reflected where applicable
Oversee all payroll accounting activities across salary, field, and hourly payroll environments
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for wages, incentives, commissions, bonus accruals, stock compensation, benefits, and related employee costs
Ensure payroll-related balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported
Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services teams to resolve accounting issues and improve payroll accounting processes
Support payroll-related audits, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations
Drive process automation and operational improvements across payroll accounting activities