Global Controller

Starkey•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•$171,000 - $234,000

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. At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.â¯Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0 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.

Requirements

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

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
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