Sector Controller, Geospatial Sector

Trimble Inc.•Westminster, CO

1d•$136,400 - $187,500•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Financial Leader: Elevate Our Geospatial Sector as Controller! Are you ready to steer the financial strategy for a global leader in geospatial technology during a pivotal shift toward software and recurring revenue? We are seeking a visionary Sector Controller to partner with our leadership team, driving financial integrity and strategic growth across our innovative portfolio of hardware and SaaS solutions. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact global operations and shape the economic future of a sector that connects the physical and digital worlds. About Us: Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be a pivotal strategic partner to the Geospatial leadership team, directly influencing the economic and financial objectives of a dynamic sector with a 40-year history of innovation. You will own the financial narrative, from driving subscription revenue analytics to overseeing complex international operations, giving you a unique seat at the table to shape the future of industrial technology.

Requirements

Extensive experience in finance functions within a global advanced technology solutions business.
Deep understanding of software and services revenue recognition and US GAAP standards.
Proven track record in business planning and forecasting for global operations.
Minimum 7 years of experience in public company FP&A and accounting with 3 years of management experience.
Expertise in business systems and ERP solutions, particularly Oracle, RevPro, and Domo.

Nice To Haves

Experience with recurring revenue services in a combined hardware and software environment.
Proven success navigating business transitions toward software-centric models and ARR.
A mindset focused on continuous improvement and serving as a proactive, problem-solving business partner.
MBA or CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial strategy and operations for the Geospatial sector, serving as a key advisor to leadership on major business decisions and macroeconomic impacts.
Drive the quality and predictability of global forecasts and business reviews, applying qualitative judgment to quantitative data to guide the sector’s growth.
Spearhead analytics for subscription revenue, focusing on ARR metrics, renewals, and net retention to optimize our SaaS business models.
Inspire and develop a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of excellence in line with Trimble’s core values.
Enhance organizational scalability by improving processes in revenue recognition, pricing, and digital transformation initiatives.