Controller

We are looking for a Controller to lead global accounting activities and provide strong financial governance for a growing international organization. This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and accounting support for complex project-driven business operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve finance processes across multiple regions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct worldwide accounting activities across core areas such as ledger management, consolidations, project accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and statutory reporting.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, delivering timely and accurate consolidated financial statements aligned with U.S. GAAP requirements.

• Lead the accounting approach for ASC 606, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for large, multi-stage capital projects.

• Maintain a strong internal control framework and promote compliance with corporate policies and applicable accounting standards.

• Coordinate external audit activities by preparing required schedules, supporting documentation, and financial disclosures.

• Collaborate with regional finance partners and outside advisors to meet local statutory and compliance obligations across international entities.

• Guide, coach, and develop an accounting team operating across multiple locations and time zones.

• Drive operational improvements within the finance function by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and stronger reporting processes.

• Provide accounting-based insights to senior leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and margin dynamics to support business decisions.

• Act as the finance owner for enterprise finance systems and contribute to the evaluation of long-term financial systems strategy.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance leadership roles, including responsibility for complex reporting environments.
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and project-based revenue recognition methods such as percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Demonstrated success overseeing global consolidations and external audits across multiple legal entities and international operations.
• Experience working with ERP or finance systems, with preference for candidates familiar with large-scale enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to lead and develop distributed teams across different regions, cultures, and time zones.
• Background in engineering, capital project, or similarly complex international business environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, with the judgment to operate independently and ethically.
• Big 4 public accounting experience or exposure to global markets and finance system integration initiatives is preferred.