VP, Corporate Controller

Zunch Staffing•Philadelphia, PA

18h

About The Position

VP, Corporate Controller Job Summary: Our client, a leading organization in its field, is seeking a VP, Corporate Controller. This executive role is crucial for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, and leading a seasoned team of accounting professionals. The successful candidate will be instrumental in guiding financial strategy, enhancing internal controls, and driving innovation within the accounting department. Key Responsibilities: Financial Oversight: Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements for this large, complex organization. Analysis and Reporting: Review and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results. Compare outcomes with plans, forecasts, and prior periods. Work closely with key leaders to understand and communicate financial impacts. System Implementation and Process Improvement: Lead the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance internal controls over financial reporting. Identify opportunities for process optimization. Team Leadership and Development: Provide effective management of the accounting team. Focus on building a positive culture, fostering career growth and employee development, and attracting top talent to the team. Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with senior management to inform and guide the overall corporate strategy from a financial perspective. Regulatory Compliance and Standards: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. Experience: Proven experience in a senior accounting role, preferably as a Controller or similar position, within a large and complex organization. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience with financial software and systems implementation. Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders. Strategic Mindset: Ability to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at an executive level. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the financial leadership of a dynamic organization. The VP, Corporate Controller will not only drive financial accuracy and efficiency but also contribute to broader business strategies and team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Proven experience in a senior accounting role, preferably as a Controller or similar position, within a large and complex organization.
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience with financial software and systems implementation.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
Ability to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at an executive level.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements for this large, complex organization.
Review and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.
Compare outcomes with plans, forecasts, and prior periods.
Work closely with key leaders to understand and communicate financial impacts.
Lead the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
Identify opportunities for process optimization.
Provide effective management of the accounting team.
Focus on building a positive culture, fostering career growth and employee development, and attracting top talent to the team.
Collaborate with senior management to inform and guide the overall corporate strategy from a financial perspective.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency.