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Corporate Controller

Addison Group is partnering with a dynamic, growth-focused organization to identify a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller. This leader will oversee enterprise-wide accounting, financial reporting, and treasury operations while strengthening internal controls and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys building scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued expansion.

Position Overview

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. This role leads the accounting function, oversees the monthly close process, supports treasury strategy, and partners cross-functionally to deliver decision-ready financial insights to executive leadership.

This individual will play a key role in modernizing accounting processes through automation, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial statement preparation
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, corporate policies, and applicable regulatory standards (including SOX, where applicable)
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance internal control frameworks and new processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the corporate of the accounting team
• Direct treasury operations including cash flow forecasting and intercompany funding strategies
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Partner closely with the VP of Accounting and CFO on financial results and strategy
• Support annual external audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Provide accounting guidance on contracts, supply agreements, and complex transactions
• Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies across legal entities and projects
• Prepare project-level profitability and cost performance analysis
• Champion automation and system enhancements to improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Deliver actionable financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, along with a minimum 5 years of leadership experience
• Prior public company experience required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting operations in a multi-entity structure, intercompany transactions, and consolidations
• Understanding of cash forecasting and foreign currency exposure a plus
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar systems
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, lookup functions, data imports); familiarity with AI-enabled tools is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and scale accounting operations
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Executive-level communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

This position offers a salary range of $240,000 to $275,000 base depending on experience.

Annual bonus target. Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, holiday pay and PTO.

100% in-office position. Requires successful completion of a drug screening prior to employment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.