Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller position for Landis+Gyr Americas is a critical member of the Americas financial leadership team and the primary financial controls leader managing and directing the accounting functions. Reporting to the Americas CFO, this position has responsibility for the corporate controls environment and consistently delivering accurate and timely internal reporting and external financials. The Controller is responsible for leading these efforts and partnering with other areas of business to capture best practices and ensure accounting consistency is realized across the entire organization.

As Corporate Controller, you will oversee and streamline all accounting and financial reporting functions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. You will lead month-end/year-end closes, support audit activities, manage internal controls, and ensure accuracy in financial statements and disclosures. Your insights will inform strategic decisions and safeguard the financial health and integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards.
• Serve as liaison for external audits, manage audit schedules, and resolve findings.
• Prepare analysis and documentation for fluctuations and variances for each close period.
• Liaise with Group Accounting & Controlling on US GAAP treatment, global accounting policy, SOX and SEC filing requirements

Accounting Management

• Implement and enforce group-wide accounting policies, protocols and controls to ensure consistency, clarity and compliance all at all levels and across the company. Develop local applications of group policies
• Provide on-going review of accounting systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Lead full-cycle accounting processes: GL, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, leases, and tax provisions.
• Supervise accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure accuracy in accounting entries and closely monitor account reconciliations and intercompany eliminations.
• Responsible for reviewing the site account analyses and reconciliations
• Manage the site month end close process and validate accuracy of procedures.
• Review site journal entries for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff when recording transactions and entries to the GL for proper GAAP treatment.
• Ensure accurate balances and proper research and analysis of GL account detail.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Lead, oversee and/or support SAP S4/HANA, SOX and other system architecture implementation or enhancements in collaboration with Group and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting with increased visibility and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain internal control frameworks and documentation per Group standards and SOX.
• Conduct internal risk assessments and improve accounting processes.
• Work with Financial Reporting department in completing the external and internal reports and audits.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Collaborate on annual budgeting and forecasting process with FP&A teams.
• Coordinate and perform annual financial plan with financial planning group with reference to balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Complete ad hoc analyses when needed.

Cash, Tax & Treasury

• Oversee cash flow analysis, working capital management, and banking relationships.
• Coordinate tax provision and filings; ensure compliance with federal/state/local tax regulations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and manage teams responsible for all aspects of general accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, cash management, shared services and payroll.
• Drive adoption and optimization of ERP (SAP recommended) and finance tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Audit, Tax, Legal, and IT.
• Communicate with departmental managers and staff
• Provide guidance to accounting staff when recording transactions and entries to the GL for proper GAAP treatment.

Company Values

• Supports and adheres to Company's core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Excel skills, SAP, Apliqo, Power BI and ServiceNow experience a plus
• Detail oriented, organized and excellent documentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and a highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness. Must apply critical thinking skills to determine best financial approach, to maintain budget controls and to supervise a professional staff.
• Possess strong understanding of recent US GAAP pertaining to recent changes in revenue recognition rules
• Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate for all levels of management, the company's Board of Directors, and with external consultants.
• Possess strong leadership and mentoring skills to effectively delegate and develop professional staff in the corporate accounting department on an ongoing basis.

Accountabilities

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; master's degree or CPA preferred.
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting/finance exposure, including at least 5 years in a public company or multinational environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams.

Technical Skills

• Expert in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO strongly preferred, S4 Hana a plus).
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.