Controller, Accounting Services

• Location: Addison, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #9791

Controller, Accounting Services 9791
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controller, Accounting Services, is responsible for managing the performance of transactional and operational accounting duties for the assigned entities and functional areas. This role will apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures to close the financial period and support audits of such information. The Controller, Accounting Services provides analytics to internal cross functional business partners for the purpose of enhancing business processes and performance. This position collaborates with management and analyzes internal processes, and other data sources to assess trends, and develop actionable insights.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Manages the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring transactions are in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures are followed and communicate exceptions to management.
• Leads the Accounting Services team and manages all aspects of transactional accounting primarily for the Americas region, including inventory and material costing, project management and revenue recognition in accordance with percent of completion (POC) accounting standards, and other operational/platform accounting areas as assigned.
• Internal stakeholder for system-specific ERP and platform migrations
• Supervises the preparation of general ledger entries, ensuring adequate supporting documentation exists and maintains the associated records and files.
• Oversees the preparation & review of internal reporting and the associated reconciliations by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system, other departments, and external sources.
• Completes analysis of general ledger account fluctuations.
• Interprets the meaning of accounting records, reports, and statements.
• Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for key functional areas by providing answers to accounting and financial questions, in addition to researching and interpreting the nature of transactions.
• Primary liaison for both internal and external audit for those areas under supervision, including coordinating audit support workpapers and responding to inquiries and requests.
• Manages internal control testing and documentation in compliance with internal SOX controls.
• Implements and follows current accounting procedures.
• Actively participates in initiatives and special projects as required by management.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business required.
• 7+ years blend of public and industry experience required.
• 2+ years of people leadership required.
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory required, including SOX compliance.
• Be a proactive advocate of change through analysis of the business processes.
• Advanced skill in Excel and Word with strong written and oral communication skills that enables clear communication to all levels of management.
• Intermediate ERP Systems experience preferred; D365 or Epicor, EPM tools (e.g., Hyperion, TM1, etc.) preferred.
• Execute responsibilities with a sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Demonstrated abilities to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.