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Job Description:
Position Summary
The Vice President, Global Controller is a senior finance leader based in Brea, California, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and responsible for global accounting operations, financial reporting governance, internal control and statutory compliance across Envista's multinational footprint. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of global financial information in compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements.
The VP, Global Controller serves as a key partner to the CAO in executing Envista's global accounting strategy, strengthening accounting processes, and enabling scalable, well-governed operations that support growth, transformation, and M&A activity.
Key Responsibilities
Global Accounting & Close

• Lead global accounting operations from Envista's headquarters in Brea, CA, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all regions and legal entities.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and professional judgment across the enterprise.
• Own the global close governance model, close calendar, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee accounting for complex areas including revenue recognition, restructuring, intercompany transactions, foreign currency matters, reserves and accruals, and judgmental accounting estimates.

Financial Reporting Governance & Compliance

• Ensure global accounting results are compliant with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Provide accounting governance over financial reporting outcomes, including consistency, quality, and audit readiness.
• Partner with the CAO, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and Treasury to support accurate, well-controlled external disclosures.
• Act as a senior accounting liaison to external auditors, supporting audit execution and issue resolution in alignment with the CAO.

Internal Control Awareness & Partnership

• Maintain strong awareness of the internal control environment as it relates to accounting processes and financial close activities.
• Support SOX program owners and Internal Audit by ensuring accounting processes are designed and operated with appropriate control considerations.
• Partner with IT, Finance Operations, and Regional Controllers to promote standardization and control-friendly process design.
• Identify control considerations and risks arising from accounting process changes, system implementations, or organizational changes.

Statutory, Regulatory & Local Compliance

• Oversee statutory accounting and local financial reporting requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate local filings in compliance with country-specific accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with regional finance leaders, shared services teams, and external advisors.

People Leadership & Global Operating Model

• Lead and develop Regional Controllers and Global Process Efficiency and Delivery Teams.
• Establish clear accountability, governance, and performance expectations across regions and global teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in close execution, reporting quality, and compliance outcomes.
• Develop leadership depth, succession plans, and strong global engagement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, standardization, and operational excellence.

Process Excellence, Systems & Transformation

• Partner with the CAO to define and execute the global controllership target operating model.
• Drive global accounting process optimization and close acceleration.
• Support ERP, consolidation, and reporting system transformations in collaboration with Finance, IT, and Shared Services.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CAO and senior finance leadership team.
• Proactively identify accounting risks, judgment areas, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic and operational initiatives with sound accounting guidance and disciplined execution.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA a plus.
• CPA or equivalent required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Experience

• 20+ years of progressive accounting experience within large, multinational public companies, including senior controllership and global accounting leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and public-company accounting environments.
• Proven experience leading regional accounting teams and global process delivery organizations in a matrixed environment.
• Strong systems experience with ERPs, consolidation platforms, and close automation tools.

Key Leadership Attributes

• Strong partnership orientation within a CAO-led accounting organization.
• Ability to lead through influence with clearly defined ownership boundaries.
• Clear, credible communicator with strong executive presence.
• High integrity and commitment to financial discipline and quality.

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Target Market Salary Range:
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$238,600 - $291,600
Operating Company:
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Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands-including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco-under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients' lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care-today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.
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