Global Controller

Keyfactor, Inc.•Independence, OH

16h•Remote

About The Position

The Global Controller is a leader and operator who will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). As the Global Controller for the consolidated company, the position will oversee & influence accounting operations and directly supports the CAO, CFO & other executive/leadership teams. This role is an integral part of our operations as it will oversee daily financial operations including accounting, treasury, and management reporting. The role requires proven industry experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role, as well as management experience in order to delegate and grow the team. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, the goal is to assist streamlining closing cycles, procurement, payroll, and financial reporting as well as produce thorough financial status reports for senior management to help drive strategy, improve our operational efficiency, and aid in our continued growth. Applicants must hold U.S (United States) citizen or U.S. permanent resident status.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in senior accounting/finance leadership roles
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (CPA preferred)
Proven track record managing multi-entity consolidations, timely close cycles, audits, transfer pricing, financial controls and international compliance across US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAPs
Familiarity with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or subscription-based revenue recognition and financial reporting
Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with execs, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders
Ability to manage, coach, and lead teams, ensuring alignment between accounting and the broader business

Nice To Haves

A significant plus is proficiency with NetSuite, FloQast, and Salesforce and experience leveraging AI tooling for process automation and optimization

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of consolidated global financial reporting, ensuring seamless integration of international subsidiaries while maintaining accuracy in financial statements
Accountable for ensuring consistent compliance of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP and coordinate with local accountants on local reporting requirements (e.g. IFRS)
Act as a strategic partner to the CAO and exec team by analyzing financial performance, identifying trends/variances, and providing data-driven assumptions to inform budgeting and forecasting
Lead the relationship with external auditors to ensure the timely and successful completion of annual audits and regulatory filings globally
In partnership with tax department, manage global tax accounting and transfer pricing
Manage and drive efficient monthly and quarterly close cycles by leveraging & evaluating existing tooling as well as support innovation by adopting AI, new advanced tooling, and automation to enhance speed and accuracy
Design, monitor, and enforce an internal control environment to protect global assets and ensure organizational integrity
Maintain organizational readiness for potential M&A and capital market events by maintaining an 'audit-ready' environment and leading the technical purchase accounting / operational integration of new entities
Build and foster a strong team culture as we scale and delegate further functions & specialization as well as provide training, mentorship, feedback, and coaching to the accounting teams and direct reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive financial efficiency.

Benefits

Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
Generous paid parental leave globally.
Competitive time off globally.
Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.