Global Controller

Bachmann Chemical and Engineering•Torrington, CT

About The Position

The Global Controller is central to the strength and future readiness of BCE's global finance organization. This leader owns the accounting operations, financial reporting, controllership processes, and flow of financial information that support the CFO, business partners, and stakeholders. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with the opportunity to transform controllership through greater consistency, automation, governance, and decision-ready insight across regions, entities, systems, and functions.

Requirements

10+ years of related related management experience in a controllership role within a multinational manufacturing organization
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
Excellent knowledge and experience working with ERPs; JD Edwards Enterprise-1 preferred; consolidation, budgeting, and data warehouse software’s
years of related management accounting experience, preferably in a global / multi-national manufacturing environment
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in cost accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, consolidations, and FX
Strong integrated business process knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and counsel at all levels of the organization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
JD Edwards Enterprise-1 preferred
consolidation software experience, preferably Oracle FCCS Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud.

Responsibilities

Own the global record-to-report ecosystem, establish the controllership vision, and advance the function toward integrated and automated accounting.
Lead accounting operations across the general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit, payroll, fixed assets, tax compliance, treasury, and travel and expense.
Deliver accurate, timely, and consistent financial results and balance-sheet insights by strengthening processes, controls, data quality, and reporting cadence.
Standardize and continuously improve global finance and accounting processes, policies, controls, and reporting practices with a focus on scalable execution and automation.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global accounting team that collaborates effectively and constructively challenges legacy processes and procedures.
Lead financial analysis and reporting, including trend reviews, multiyear models, and assessments of accounting treatment.
Oversee the planning process, including the annual budget and high-level quarterly forecasts.
Be a strategic partner with regional finance teams and key business functions to resolve accounting issues and promote consistent application of accounting policies, processes and controls.
Redirect capacity created through automation to higher-value work, including balance-sheet analysis and decision support, and measure the business value delivered.
Support global treasury strategy by helping design and oversee banking structures, external financing, and internal funding mechanisms that enable business growth.
Serve as the global owner for group audits and partner with external audit firms across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead special projects and other controllership initiatives that support global finance priorities.
Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the company while strengthening compliance and introducing automated controls as the organization matures.
Oversee global tax process and filings in partnership with regional finance teams and tax advisors to support compliance across jurisdictions.