Senior Director, Controller (UK Remote)

Turnitin

1d•Remote

About The Position

As Global Controller, this role is responsible for delivering a highly effective and efficient global Accounting service spanning all geographies and verticals. Acting as a key collaborator with the CLT, VP of FP&A, and business partners, this post leads core accounting functions, including financial operations, reporting, tax, treasury, compliance, and internal control, to ensure financial operations support strategic goals through best-in-class systems, process innovation, and a high-performance team culture. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Requirements

Proven track record in spearheading finance system modernization, automation, and agile operational workflows to support long-term enterprise growth.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership, cultivating high-performing, agile global teams with specific experience navigating US business operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) paired with CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional credential.
Deep expertise in US/Global GAAP, ASC revenue recognition across multi-jurisdiction environments.
Strong working knowledge of US domestic and international tax accounting principles to drive effective risk mitigation.
Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and deliver high-impact outcomes across complex, multi-threaded priorities under tight timelines.
Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business stories for executive leaders (CLT) and non-technical stakeholders.
Sharp business acumen to partner seamlessly with operational leaders, influencing strategic choices and driving business value.
Ability to connect big-picture strategy with tactical execution, leveraging data insights to navigate change effectively.
Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and inspiring remote and global distributed finance teams.

Nice To Haves

Deep industry familiarity with technology, SaaS, software, or information services business models.
Self-driven leader with executive gravitas, adept at translating complex vision into enterprise alignment and action.
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving global environments, driving continuous improvement and modernizing financial operations with resilience and purpose.
Approachable and empathetic leader with high emotional intelligence and persuasive communication skills that build trust across diverse cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates high operational rigor, personal organization, and steady focus to overcome complex challenges and deliver high-impact results.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and visionary direction to elevate the Global Accounting function into a forward-thinking, value-add center of excellence.
Architects organizational design and capacity models, ensuring agile, scalable finance capability to drive long-term business growth while serving as an executive mentor and escalation lead.
Cultivates high-performing, empowered teams across all core accounting and operational pillars through continuous capability building.
Drives end-to-end global accounting strategy and execution across Statutory Reporting, Audit, Payroll, Treasury, Compliance, and Tax operations.
Partners with the CLT to establish robust corporate governance frameworks, deploying industry best practices to streamline global controls.
Champions global compliance strategy, standardizing SOPs, policies, and internal controls to mitigate operational risk across diverse markets.
Directs risk management audits in close collaboration with the Advance Risk Advisory group to proactively address vulnerability areas.
Oversees external and internal financial audit engagements with KPMG and Advance Accounting to maintain clean audit outcomes and reporting integrity.
Enforces dynamic compliance frameworks, ensuring seamless alignment with all global financial regulations.
Delivers timely, data-informed financial insights and board-level reporting to support strategic decisions by Advance Finance, executive leadership, and the Board.
Innovates and optimizes internal control frameworks, safeguarding organizational assets while leveraging automation and modern finance tools.
Spearheads M&A integration across regional finance ops, banking networks, and enterprise system architectures for seamless scaling.
Leads continuous improvement initiatives that modernize processes, leveraging data and employee feedback to champion a modern, high-engagement culture.
Drives operational rigor and team compliance across global workflows and standard operating procedures.
Fosters an agile performance management framework, utilizing real-time feedback, recognition, and targeted coaching to drive results.
Accelerates individual and collective talent development through structured mentorship and continuous learning pathways.
Aligns team goals with enterprise-wide strategy using transparent communication strategies that promote cross-functional alignment and employee engagement.
Optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency through workload balancing and strategic capacity planning.
Manages global departmental budgets efficiently, maximizing ROI on finance investments and technology tools.
Serves as a trusted strategic thought partner to the CFO, steering key transformational initiatives and enterprise financial strategy.
Actively advances executive leadership capabilities through continuous personal and professional development.
Evaluates and implements AI tools and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiencies, automation, and continuous innovation across global finance processes.

Benefits

Remote First Culture
Health Care Coverage
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Time Off
Self-Care Days
National Holidays
2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
Paid Volunteer Time
Charitable contribution match
Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/ Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
Parental Leave
Retirement Plan with match/contribution varies by country