North American Controller

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• A PE-backed global company with operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC (15 entities in multiple currencies)
• Reports directly to the CFO, a highly regarded leader known for developing and promoting his people
• A seat on the management team, with regular board exposure: monthly board updates and quarterly board meetings
• Leads a team of 7, including a strong #2 being developed toward a controller role
• Works alongside peer regional controllers in EMEA and APAC
• A supportive CEO and leadership team, with strong partners in Operations, IT, Legal, and Treasury

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Fast-track visibility to the board and the PE sponsor, which is rare at the controller level
• The chance to lead accounting through a planned change of ownership and refinance
• A front-row seat to an AI-driven transformation of AP, AR, and the close process
• A leader who invests in mentorship and career growth
• $160K-$180K base, plus a 20% bonus and equity

LOCATION

• Charlotte, NC, hybrid with 4 days onsite
• Flexible hours to accommodate early EMEA and late APAC calls

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Owns North America accounting, which is about 70% of the business, plus corporate consolidation of 13 international entities
• Leads the cleanup of historical financials following an ERP implementation, ahead of a Quality of Earnings process in 2027
• Drives the month-end close from 10 days down to 5
• Serves as the primary point of contact for auditors, outsourced Big 4 tax, and valuation specialists, and translates their work for the board and shareholders
• Brings an accounting perspective to a cost accounting project now underway
• Mentors the next generation of controllership on the team

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• CPA and Big 4 experience required
• 10+ years of experience (12 preferred), with prior controller experience; not someone growing into the role
• Manufacturing or production experience, with a strong background in cost and operational accounting
• Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation experience
• PE-backed, QoE, or transaction experience is a strong plus
• Has led ERP stabilization or post-implementation cleanup
• A change agent who thrives in transformation: about 80% leader and 20% hands-on