Sr Director, Controller

The Joint Commission • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

61d • $164,000 - $218,000

About The Position

As the Sr. Director, Controller, the role reports to the CFO and lead a team of accounting professionals supporting The Joint Commission's domestic and international businesses. This position will oversee global accounting, ensure accurate financial reporting, and facilitate decision-ready financial information. Also, the Controller is responsible for decisions on cash flow, balance sheet optimization, and long-term financial strategy. You will drive financial excellence, liquidity, and data-driven decision-making, while streamlining accounting operations through technology and process improvements. Key external partners include investment managers, insurance brokers, and external audit and tax professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a corporate controller or similar senior finance role.
• Experience with international accounting practices
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience with financial consolidation and managing complex, multi-entity accounting environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive change and improve processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Chief Accountant for the Enterprise: Provides technical guidance and an informed perspective relative to accounting treatments, trends and techniques and related internal controls. Coordinates periodic reviews of enterprise accounting treatments and directs the application of new accounting standards and requirements. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of all accounting systems and ensures appropriate utilization of resources to produce quality financial information for use by management and the Board.
• Treasury Oversight: Serves as primary liaison with banks in relation to cash management and daily treasury activities. Acts as a security administrator for on-line banking system.
• Participates and leads the development, design, analysis, and implementation of new systems and projects related to financial areas, including cross-functional team-based efforts. Serves as an expert professional resource in resolving major problems associated with accounting or operating systems for financial transactions.
• Maintains ongoing relationship with independent auditing and tax firms and conducts evaluations as to periodic external audit firm proposals. Coordinates activities with independent auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Acts as a primary liaison with internal audit firm to facilitate effective and efficient completion of planned financial reviews and reports. Participates in the establishment and scoping of the annual internal audit work plan. Serves as a core member of the Corporate Compliance Council providing insight and analysis of enterprise level matters.
• Organizes and directs the preparation of the financial statements of the retirement plans. Coordinates the annual audits and tax filings for these plans. Acts as a key resource for Plan Administrators.
• Monitors compliance with corporate tax laws, regulations and requirements.
• Oversees the maintenance and monitoring of complex/judgmental reserve accounts. Oversees preparation of special reports required by contractual obligations.
• Inspire, develop, and lead staff to ensure team success and achieve organizational goals. Collaborate with team members to identify development opportunities and address training needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees