Internal Controller

Dyson•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

This role is primarily responsible for accurate and timely accounting for the US Market, with support for Mexico and Canada on an as-needed basis. The position involves delivering P+L statements and providing insights into performance drivers to market Finance teams, highlighting key movements supported by analysis. It also includes delivering reporting and KPIs in line with the Finance Center of Excellence (FCoE) / Market Service Level Agreement. The role will be involved in the implementation of an upgrade to SAP S4 HANA and will work with Finance leadership to drive the transformation of processes and policies. Key responsibilities include safeguarding Dyson financials through the application of accounting policies and guidelines, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure high quality, and overseeing the monthly cash flow forecast submission with clear communication of drivers and variances. The Internal Controller will lead quarterly Balance Sheet reviews with key internal stakeholders, highlighting risks, opportunities, and areas of focus. Additionally, the role involves completing and updating the Customer Board Pack commentary and metrics to facilitate valuable discussions and holding subject matter expertise. For statutory requirements, the role owns the local relationship with a 3rd party provider to ensure excellent service delivery for Dyson and its markets, ensuring annual Statutory Accounts, annual Tax submissions, and any local tax requirements are prepared and submitted on time. The role also oversees year-end external audit requirements. In terms of coordination, the Internal Controller acts as the link between all global business service areas and the market, coordinating and communicating any changes impacting markets, their impact on stakeholders, and future requirements. The role partners with the Director of Financial Control Americas to deliver best-in-class Financial Operations service and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders in the markets (Commercial Finance teams). This position includes the line management of a Senior Accountant and Tax & Accounting Manager, focusing on coaching, development, and career progression. The role requires maintaining current knowledge of markets and the wider Dyson business, adapting to changes, and fulfilling any ad hoc responsibilities as directed by the Director of Financial Control Americas or CFO Americas. The Internal Controller must work at the same pace as Dyson, understanding and effectively embedding changes impacting the FCoE in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
7+ years’ experience in accounting required
At least 5 years in a management/leadership role
Experience with SAP preferred
Prior experience in month-end close and project management
Excellent communication skills
Experience of coaching and stakeholder management
Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach with great problem-solving skills
Highly motivated to achieve results
Proactively highlights and progresses solutions for issues identified
Good team player: capable of working effectively with finance and non-finance managers

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely accounting for the US Market, supporting Mexico and Canada as needed.
Delivery of P+L and provide understanding of performance drivers to market Finance teams.
Delivery of reporting & KPIs in line with the Finance Center of Excellence (FCoE) / Market Service Level Agreement.
Involvement in the implementation of upgrade to SAP S4 HANA.
Working with Finance leadership to drive transformation of processes and policies.
Safeguard Dyson financials via application of accounting policies and guidelines.
Review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high quality is maintained.
Review and accountability for monthly cash flow forecast submission, being able to communicate key drivers and any subsequent variances.
Lead quarterly Balance Sheet review with key internal stakeholders highlighting risks, opportunities and areas of focus.
Complete and update the Customer Board Pack commentary and metrics, ensuring it is relevant and informative to drive valuable discussion.
Hold subject matter expertise.
Own the local relationship with 3rd party provider and ensure excellent service is delivered to Dyson and its markets.
Ensure the annual Statutory Accounts, annual Tax submission and any local tax requirements are prepared and submitted in line with deadlines.
Oversee year end external audit requirements.
Be the link between all global business service areas and the market.
Coordinate any changes impacting markets and communicate what these changes are, how they will impact stakeholders and any future requirements.
Partnering with the Director of Financial Control Americas, delivering a best-in-class Financial Operations service.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the markets (Commercial Finance teams).
Line management of Senior Accountant and Tax & Accounting Manager, coaching and stretching to fulfill their potential, supporting career development.
Ensure knowledge of markets and the wider Dyson business is current, keeping up with any changes across the business.
Work at the same pace as Dyson, understanding any changes impacting FCoE and effectively addressing / embedding them in a timely manner.
Fulfill any other ad hoc responsibilities as directed by the Director of Financial Control Americas or CFO Americas.