Global Controller

Legrand NA • Canonsburg, PA

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About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Global Controller to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA What Will You Do? Lead and manage the completion of monthly/annual financial closing activities, including review/approval of related journal entries, specialized accounting matters (ie, foreign currency/CTA, commissions, transfer pricing, provisions), account reconciliations, etc. for all Starline locations. Oversee Credit & Collections team activities, including establishment of processes related to customer credit limits, collection guidelines, customer payment applications. Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including vendor payments (inventory and non-inventory related), invoice management & processing, employee reimbursements. Oversee Payroll related activities, including internal processes, relationships with 3rd party payroll providers internationally and domestically (leveraging LNCA resources). Oversee all domestic and international tax matters, including Income, Sales & Use, GST/HST, VAT, audits, etc., leveraging Legrand Tax resources as needed. Oversee external accounting/tax partner to assist in developing and maintaining appropriate processes to comply with local requirements for international operations. Lead efforts to monitor and complete internal control self-assessments, internal audits, statutory audits, balance sheet reviews, corporate compliance and other related activities. Oversee access to and use of the ERP system, support the implementation and use of appropriate processes within the application. Lead in the hiring, development and maintenance of a staff of finance/accounting professionals designed to support the needs of a growing and expanding organization. Assist in managing banking relationships, leveraging Legrand Treasury resources as needed. Exercise independent judgment and have the ability to appropriately handle complex and confidential data.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• A CPA licensed professional (in current standing) or an appropriate business MBA certification preferred – significant demonstrated competency in financial and accounting matters might potentially be substituted for those requirements.
• 15+ years of relevant accounting experience, including oversight of international operations, minimum of 7 years as a Controller or similar position.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior.
• Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, internet and MS Office suite of software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment and leverage additional resources as needed.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports.
• Broad general product and business knowledge to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses.
• Ability to assess complex business situations and respond by communicating/explaining to financial and non-financial managers alike, their implications as well as to evaluate the initiatives/options available.
• Drives business performance and challenges status quo … continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to earn the respect and trust of peers, seniors and subordinates.
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans.
• Strong technical competence in financial control and costing, particularly as it relates to manufacturing.
• Understanding of and proficiency in US GAAP and international accounting standards and good comprehension of internal control requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs.
• Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment within generally defined policies in developing and implementing strategies for results.
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Be detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through and project management skills.
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site, multi-currency environment.

Nice To Haves

• A CPA licensed professional (in current standing) or an appropriate business MBA certification preferred – significant demonstrated competency in financial and accounting matters might potentially be substituted for those requirements.
• Syteline (INFOR) ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the completion of monthly/annual financial closing activities, including review/approval of related journal entries, specialized accounting matters (ie, foreign currency/CTA, commissions, transfer pricing, provisions), account reconciliations, etc. for all Starline locations.
• Oversee Credit & Collections team activities, including establishment of processes related to customer credit limits, collection guidelines, customer payment applications.
• Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including vendor payments (inventory and non-inventory related), invoice management & processing, employee reimbursements.
• Oversee Payroll related activities, including internal processes, relationships with 3rd party payroll providers internationally and domestically (leveraging LNCA resources).
• Oversee all domestic and international tax matters, including Income, Sales & Use, GST/HST, VAT, audits, etc., leveraging Legrand Tax resources as needed.
• Oversee external accounting/tax partner to assist in developing and maintaining appropriate processes to comply with local requirements for international operations.
• Lead efforts to monitor and complete internal control self-assessments, internal audits, statutory audits, balance sheet reviews, corporate compliance and other related activities.
• Oversee access to and use of the ERP system, support the implementation and use of appropriate processes within the application.
• Lead in the hiring, development and maintenance of a staff of finance/accounting professionals designed to support the needs of a growing and expanding organization.
• Assist in managing banking relationships, leveraging Legrand Treasury resources as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and have the ability to appropriately handle complex and confidential data.

Benefits

• LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees