Global Controller

Starkey Canada•Eden Prairie, MN

7d•$171,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a company with a meaningful mission and incredible medical devices! We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Controller to join our Finance Team at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This leadership role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in international accounting, compliance and cross-border operations. Experience working in a privately held company is a big plus. As our Global Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial infrastructure, ensuring global regulatory alignment, and driving scalable processes across multiple regions. Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Hearing is key to our health and happiness. Starkey is much more than the hearing aids we produce. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. We believe being able to hear the world and the people around us is as essential to the human experience as breathing. Many recent advances are already being recognized as disruptive technologies that have positioned Starkey hearing aids as the industry’s first devices that go beyond providing just audiological amplification. Our hearing aids now incorporate Artificial Intelligence, embedded activity sensors, language translation and transcription services, as well as an always-on personal voice assistant. Job Summary This position is responsible for overseeing the global general accounting functions and transactions of Starkey Hearing Technologies, including: Ensuring the timely and accurate closing of the global books Establishing global internal controls and developing processes for ensuring compliance with said processes Assisting tax department with international transfer pricing, managing inter-company transactions and profitability Defining and enforcing global adherence to rules regarding all aspects of General Ledger level reporting Ensuring global compliance with statutory governance and reporting Providing guidance for acquisition and divestiture processes Providing insight to annual budgeting process; develop Corporate Balance Sheet and assist in Cash Flow forecasting Supporting Business development opportunities This position is also a strategic business partner for the regional business units. This individual will collaborate with the Regional Sales Leaders and Managing Leaders to develop and execute market specific distribution strategies aligned with our corporate goals and philosophy. His/her responsibilities include regional FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Capital Investments, and Corporate Development initiatives.

Requirements

4-year degree in Business/Finance
Active CPA required
15+ years progressive experience in Accounting and Finance roles
Strong working knowledge of S. GAAP and key principles of application for a wide array of finance and accounting areas
System savvy with POS/ERP systems
Working knowledge of tax code

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a privately held company is a big plus.
Master’s degree helpful
Public accounting firm audit experience preferred
Experience with multi-entity consolidation process, and foreign currency translation
Audit experience helpful

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions: Accounting team, Accounts Payable, Data Governance, and Consolidation & Reporting teams This includes indirect oversight of accounting teams at international locations
Define and apply global accounting policies to enable consistent evaluation of business results and opportunities
Manage intercompany transactions and transfer pricing
Plan and coordinate the annual external audit efforts to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Advise business stakeholders on key financial, operational trends, market updates and provide forward viewpoints and projections.
Manage budgeting and forecasting processes for international operations, facilities and distribution
Provide ad-hoc financial analyses, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Manage special projects, working with (or leading) cross functional teams for continuous improvement and process standardization as it relates to Finance, IT, and broader Starkey Operations
Develop processes and systems to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and automation of procedures
Manage, develop and build a high performing accounting team
Prepare internal and external financial reporting/analysis
Support and lead efforts with Corporate HR – 401K, ESOP, Insurance
Ensure proper internal controls and corporate policies are in place; partner with key cross functional stakeholders to ensure compliance
Provide guidance to the acquisition Assist in the valuation process, review due diligence efforts and participate in post-acquisition integration