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RetailEXPO · 1 month ago

Accounting Director/US Controller (CT Hybrid)

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

RetailEXPO is a global leader in events and exhibitions, committed to creating an inclusive work environment. The U.S. Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for the U.S. entity, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS, while leading a team of Accounting professionals and collaborating with senior leadership.

Retail

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies

Manage Banking and treasury relationships

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting functions, including transaction processing activities through Philippines operations

Manage and develop the Accounting team by fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Oversee monthly /year-end close activities which include reviewing monthly journal entries, ensuring subsystems are properly reconciled and closed

Review Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Oversee various risk and compliance requirements, including annual Internal Control Questionnaire and coordinate with external auditors, when applicable

Ensuring quarterly SOX Controls are in compliance (i.e. access controls review, customer discount approvers, reconciliation checklist)

Directly liaise with RX Global P2P and O2C groups

Collaboration with FP&A regarding the reconciliation of monthly financial results

Proactively initiate process improvement activities across various functional domains which enhance overall effectiveness (i.e., data quality, financial expenditures and controls)

Research and ensure accounting policies are in accordance with IFRS and Group plc accounting guidance

Take an active role with Oracle Fusion migration (project to begin in Q2 2026)