Global Controller

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Global Controller is responsible for leading and overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities across three international sites. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, compliance, and operational excellence in financial processes while providing strategic financial leadership to support global business growth. The Global Controller serves as a key partner to site leadership and corporate executives, driving standardization and best‑in-class financial practices across all regions.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
15+ years of relevant accounting experience, including oversight of international operations, minimum of 7 years as a Controller or similar position

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

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 Avtron’s 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 (admin responsibilities for Esker system), employee reimbursements (admin responsibilities for CONCUR system)
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 could appropriately handle complex and confidential data