Senior Financial Controller

Role Overview 

The Senior Controller is responsible for full financial ownership of assigned US entities, including month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, and overall financial integrity. This role acts as a trusted business partner to cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring accurate month-end close, strong controls and proactive financial oversight. 

The position requires a highly experienced accounting professional with a Big 4 background, capable of leading complex accounting matters, driving process improvements and enhancing automation and scalability of finance operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Full Ownership of US Entities

• Act as the primary finance owner for assigned US entities, ensuring end-to-end accountability for financials.  

• Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders across Tax, Legal, FP&A and business teams.  

• Provide financial insights, guidance, and support for business decisions and transactions.  

• Lead transformation initiatives (local and global), including automation and standardization of processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability. 

Month-End Close Leadership

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate and complete financial close.  

• Prepare, review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.  

• Analyze financial performance, explain key variances, and ensure transparency of financial results.  

• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems and reports. 

Financial Oversight & Technical Accounting

• Maintain full ownership of financial accuracy across all accounting areas.  

• Support accounting for complex and non-routine transactions, including large deals, acquisitions, and infrastructure investments. 

• Review key estimates, accruals, and judgments to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.  

• Act as a second line of control, ensuring completeness and consistency across the month-end close and control framework. 

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee all statutory and tax compliance activities for US entities, including:  

• Corporate Income Tax and Sales & Use Tax (in coordination with Tax team)  

• Statutory financial statements (where applicable)  

• Regulatory and statistical filings (where applicable)  

• Ensure accurate and timely filings across all jurisdictions.  

• Maintain and oversee a comprehensive compliance calendar with clear ownership and accountability.  

• Review and approve statutory and tax adjustments recorded in ERP systems.  

• Lead external and internal audit processes. 

Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and advisors.  

• Coordinate effectively with Tax, Legal, FP&A and Group Reporting teams.  

• Ensure clear ownership, timelines, and delivery across all parties.  

• Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship where needed.  

• Manage and develop a small team, including task allocation, review, and coaching. 

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with SOX.  

• Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions.  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and compliance processes.  

• Lead transformation of existing processes and controls, including automation of manual activities to improve efficiency and scalability.  

• Enhance visibility, tracking, and reporting across financial and compliance activities.  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent strongly preferred).  

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 (Audit or Advisory) and industry experience.  

• Strong expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting.  

• Proven experience owning legal entities and managing end-to-end accounting and compliance.  

• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and automation initiatives.  

• Experience with audits, statutory reporting and tax compliance.  

• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).  

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong technical accounting and financial leadership skills  

• High level of ownership and accountability  

• Hands-on, operational mindset with ability to execute and deliver 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities  

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills  

• Proven ability to transform processes and controls, and drive automation of manual activities  

• Process-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement and scalability  

• Experience managing and developing small teams (1–2 FTEs)  

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines