International Controller

The International Controller oversees the company's global financial operations, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations. Key responsibilities include managing financial planning, budgeting, tax strategies, and internal controls across multiple countries, as well as preparing and analyzing consolidated financial statements for strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of global financial reporting and will collaborate with regional controllers and external auditors. 

Key responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with global and local accounting standards, such as GAAP. This includes preparing consolidated financial statements and ensuring timely, accurate reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Budgeting and Planning: Manage and coordinate the annual budget process and long-term financial planning across all international subsidiaries.
• Internal Controls: Implement, maintain, and continuously evaluate internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data across different countries.
• Tax and Regulatory: Develop and oversee international tax strategies and ensure compliance with all local and international tax and regulatory requirements.
• Audits: Manage and coordinate external audits for international operations.
• Analysis and Strategy: Analyze financial performance, provide guidance on financial analyses, and support strategic decision-making by management.
• System and Process Management: Ensure the integrity of financial systems and collaborate on the development and implementation of new financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with regional controllers, the CFO, and other business partners to align financial activities with overall business strategy. 



Key qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is typically required.
• A CPA or equivalent certification is often necessary.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and international finance is crucial.