Global Controller

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA) • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Global Controller is a key member of PRA Group’s Finance Leadership Team, responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of global controllership, financial reporting, accounting operations, technical accounting, tax, and revenue accounting. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role leads accounting operations across North America, Europe, and South America and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

The Global Controller advises executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing financial leadership, governance oversight, and technical expertise to support organizational growth and enterprise decision-making. The position also drives financial transformation through process modernization, automation, and continuous improvement, while developing a high-performing global accounting organization. The role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, strong internal controls, and support of strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• At least 8–10 years of leadership experience within a large, complex global financial services organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• CPA required.
• Extensive experience leading U.S. GAAP and international entity accounting, such as IFRS, SEC and financial reporting, and internal controls functions.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Prior public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial processes, ERP platforms, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated success executing finance transformation initiatives in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
• Experience managing global, multicultural accounting teams and influencing and collaborating across matrixed global organizations.
• Executive presence, experience presenting to Audit Committees, and strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to deliver organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with timely decision-making that weighs risks and rewards.
• Curiosity, innovation, and an external perspective on operational and technology changes that could improve internal processes.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
• Expertise in talent development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Experience supporting strategic business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets financing, and deconsolidation matters.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• M.B.A.
• Experience in financial services, specialty finance, consumer lending, asset management, receivables management, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with debt purchasing and collections business models.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, consolidations, reconciliations, multi-entity and multi-currency international accounting, and the governance framework.
• Drive financial close processes and ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Champion accounting system enhancements, ERP optimization, and automation tools to streamline reporting and close cycles.
• Oversee SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Lead development of segment reporting, critical accounting estimates, and required financial statement disclosures.
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including complex transactions, acquisitions, goodwill, derivatives, hedging activities, and new business initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and lead implementation of new accounting standards.
• Oversee accounting for finance receivables and revenue recognition under ASC Topic 326 / CECL, and lead revenue accounting governance.
• Lead global tax accounting, compliance, and planning, partnering with external advisors on tax planning and risk management.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and coordinate audit-related activities.
• Partner with the Audit Committee, executive leadership, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Legal on significant accounting, reporting, risk, and control matters.
• Serve as the primary Audit Committee liaison on accounting and reporting matters and agenda planning.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support enterprise governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Improve financial processes, systems, controls, and operational efficiency through technology.
• Provide strategic insights and financial analysis, including performance and profitability assessments, to support business growth and shareholder value creation.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, capital market activities, strategic growth initiatives, and other corporate transactions.
• Serve on the Disclosure Committee and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a multi-location global accounting team; direct, coordinate, and evaluate employees in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Foster innovation, upskilling, accountability, and continuous improvement, and oversee recruitment, development, engagement, and retention within the function.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus programs and/or equity programs, depending on the position.
• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Life insurance.
• Other benefits supporting employees’ physical and mental wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive