Corporate Controller, SVP

Our client is seeking a Corporate Controller to join their team. As a Corporate Controller, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting senior leadership and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical thinking, and integrity, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Corporate Controller

Location: Monroe, NY (this is not commutable from Long Island or Manhattan)
Relocation assistance is available!! 

Pay Range:$225-250K Base, Plus Bonus 

Type: Full Time, On Site 5x per week 

Position: Senior Vice President, Controller
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary:
The Senior Vice President, Controller serves as the senior accounting executive of the company and a key member of the finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role has enterprise-wide responsibility for the integrity, transparency, and discipline of the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions.

As the principal accounting leader of the organization, the Controller will lead and oversee all accounting operations including financial reporting, technical accounting, tax oversight, audit management, internal controls, and oversight of key third-party financial service providers across a multi-state communications enterprise. This executive will play a central role in ensuring the company’s financial infrastructure supports operational scale, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth.

The Controller will lead and develop a sophisticated accounting organization while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards. This role requires a seasoned executive capable of operating at both a strategic and operational level while serving as the CFO’s principal partner in ensuring the integrity, discipline, and scalability of the company’s financial reporting and accounting infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and internal accounting policies
• Serve as the company’s technical accounting authority for complex or non-routine transactions
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit process
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and external tax advisors
• Maintain and continually enhance the company’s internal control framework, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
• Lead and develop a senior accounting leadership team across multiple functional areas
• Institutionalize accounting policies, procedures and documentation to reduce key-person dependency
• Partner with the CFO and finance leadership to strengthen financial governance
• Support enterprise initiatives including ERP enhancements and system implementations
• Support strategic initiatives, including process improvements, system implementations and process transformation, including advanced automation and analytical technologies
• Support M&A diligence, transaction accounting and post-acquisition integration
• Provide accounting leadership for complex business initiatives and cross-functional financial decisions

• 20+ years progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility
• 5+ years recent experience as a Controller, CAO, or equivalent senior accounting leadership role
• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• Experience managing accounting organizations of 20+ professionals strongly preferred
• Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred
• Deep technical experience in US GAAP and complex accounting matters
• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise financial reporting, tax oversight, and internal controls
• Expertise leading large accounting organizations in complex, multi-entity or multi-state environments
• Experience operating within complex, or infrastructure-intensive industries strongly preferred
• Strong financial systems experience; Oracle ERP experience preferred
• Experience interacting with executive leadership, auditors preferred

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead and influence financial strategy at a reputable organization
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive salary aligned with experience and expertise
• Engagement in strategic initiatives and process improvements

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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