Our client, a global leader in child mobility, is passionate about safety and innovation and is driven to create award-winning child car seats and pushchairs. Their mission is to protect what matters mostyour familyby offering safe, comfortable, sustainable, and user-friendly mobility solutions. With a rich history dating back to 1938 and a commitment to excellence, our client is dedicated to making every journey a safer one.

Job Title: Controller, Americas

Overall Responsibility:

Oversee accounting operations and provide IFRS/GAAP guidance for the Americas

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Manage all corporate accounting functions for the Americas including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, cost & inventory accounting and reconciliations

Be the subject matter expert on revenue recognition, lease accounting and current GAAP/IFRS topics

Prepare and publish timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including ensuring all inter-company transactions are recorded appropriately

Assume the lead role in month-end and year-end close process

Collaborate with the external auditors for annual audit work & coordinating the annual physical inventory

Maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial transactions and financial reporting

Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements

Work with third-party income tax preparers to ensure accurate and timely income filings (federal and state)

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to ensure consistency and efficiency in operations

Drive effective cash management through best practices in collections and payables as well as lead short-term cash flow forecasting for the Americas

Manage a small team across multiple accounting functions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial strategy and decision-making

Skills and Attributes:

Communication - ability to explain financial results, verbally and written, in terms that assist leadership in understanding and improving business performance

Analytical - ability to analyze trends and identify drivers of variances.

Process improvement ability to drive process improvement through end-to-end process analyses as well as automation opportunities

Organization- ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Management ability to establish clear and specific goals to manage team performance

Experience Required:

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field

CPA certification required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience required, including proven experience in a finance leadership role

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or proficiency in similar accounting software strongly preferred

Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or proficiency in a similar financial consolidation and reporting tool strongly preferred

Experience with multi-currency accounting for transactions and translations

Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus