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Newly Weds Foods · 1 week ago

Global Corporate Controller

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

Newly Weds Foods is a company focused on ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence. The Global Corporate Controller is responsible for leading global accounting and financial reporting, serving as a liaison between corporate finance leadership and regional finance teams to drive consistency and transparency across the company.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead global accounting and reporting functions

Implement and enforce global accounting standards, policies and procedures

Ensure timely & accurate preparation of periodic management & external financial statements prepared in accordance with relevant GAAP and company policies

Ensure timely completion of statutory audits & reporting compliance across jurisdictions

Ensure appropriate treatment of significant transactions, and technical accounting matters

Manage relationships with independent auditors and coordinate global audit processes

Design and maintain robust internal controls across all transactional and financial processes

Conduct regular assessments of global finance processes to identify and remediate gaps

Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive monitoring and process improvements

Optimize operational finance processes to drive strong cash flow & working capital metrics

Support efforts to optimize ERP and related systems to support scalability and efficiency

Advance automation and other capabilities to support value creation

Mentor global finance team, nurturing accountability, collaboration, & continuous improvement

Drive talent development and succession planning across the finance organization

Collaborate with operations, legal, and commercial teams to support business objectives

Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making

Qualification

CPAU.S. GAAP expertiseGlobal consolidationFinancial due diligenceERP systems experienceInternal controlsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; Master degree or MBA a plus

CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Chartered Accountant license required

15+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at large multinational company, preferably within food & beverage sector

Strong technical accounting background with U.S. GAAP expertise

Proven experience in global consolidation, intercompany, & multi-currency reporting

Experience with business combination accounting, M&A integration & financial due diligence

Experience in corporate headquarters, or shared services oversight role preferred

Experience with multiple ERP and financial consolidation systems

Expertise in continuously improving processes & implementing effective internal controls

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead and influence across cultures and geographies

Ability to travel internationally as required