North America Financial Controller

InterSystems • Boston, MA

72d

About The Position

InterSystems is a private, $1B company with headquarters in Boston, MA and over 30 offices globally. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the primary responsibilities of this role are to ensure adherence to company and external accounting, treasury, financial reporting and internal control policies and procedures for the North America Division. Lead month-end and year-end close procedures for the North America Division. Oversee accounting operations: AP, AR, GL, cash management, and payroll. Own and develop the budgeting and forecasting process for the North America division. Partner with regional controllers in South America, Europe, and Australia to ensure adherence to internal control and reporting standards. Develop, prepare and present key financial reporting to Senior Management. Identify areas for process improvement and implement time-saving solutions. Work on special projects, research issues, and provide analysis. Act as a key contributor in the design and maintenance of the company’s financial and reporting systems. Oversee and develop an accounting team of approximately 10 people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience working in progressively responsible corporate accounting roles or public accounting.
• Strong Excel skills, model-building in Excel a plus.
• Experience working in an international environment, including experience with foreign exchange, multi-currency reporting, and international transfer pricing.
• Experience working in a multi-subsidiary environment, including consolidations and intercompany accounts.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP / accounting systems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company and external accounting, treasury, financial reporting and internal control policies and procedures for the North America Division.
• Lead month-end and year-end close procedures for the North America Division.
• Oversee accounting operations: AP, AR, GL, cash management, and payroll.
• Own and develop the budgeting and forecasting process for the North America division.
• Partner with regional controllers in South America, Europe, and Australia to ensure adherence to internal control and reporting standards.
• Develop, prepare and present key financial reporting to Senior Management.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement time-saving solutions.
• Work on special projects, research issues, and provide analysis.
• Act as a key contributor in the design and maintenance of the company’s financial and reporting systems.
• Oversee and develop an accounting team of approximately 10 people.

Benefits

• Equal-opportunity employer
• E-Verify Employer in the United States

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees