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Legrand, North America · 1 month ago

Global Controller

Canonsburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Legrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and they are seeking a Global Controller for their Data Center Power and Control Division. The role involves leading financial closing activities, overseeing accounting and tax matters, and managing a team of finance professionals to support the organization's growth.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the completion of monthly/annual financial closing activities, including review/approval of related journal entries, specialized accounting matters (ie, foreign currency/CTA, commissions, transfer pricing, provisions), account reconciliations, etc., for all Starline locations

Oversee Credit & Collections team activities, including the establishment of processes related to customer credit limits, collection guidelines, and customer payment applications

Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including vendor payments (inventory and non-inventory related), invoice management & processing, and employee reimbursements

Oversee Payroll-related activities, including internal processes, relationships with 3rd party payroll providers internationally and domestically (leveraging LNCA resources)

Oversee all domestic and international tax matters, including Income, Sales & Use, GST/HST, VAT, audits, etc., leveraging Legrand Tax resources as needed

Oversee external accounting/tax partner to assist in developing and maintaining appropriate processes to comply with local requirements for international operations

Lead efforts to monitor and complete internal control self-assessments, internal audits, statutory audits, balance sheet reviews, corporate compliance, and other related activities

Oversee access to and use of the ERP system, support the implementation and use of appropriate processes within the application

Lead in the hiring, development, and maintenance of a staff of finance/accounting professionals designed to support the needs of a growing and expanding organization

Assist in managing banking relationships, leveraging Legrand Treasury resources as needed

Exercise independent judgment and have the ability to appropriately handle complex and confidential data

Qualification

CPAFinancial controlUS GAAPSyteline (INFOR) ERPAccounting experiencePeople managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject managementTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

A CPA licensed professional (in current standing) or an appropriate business MBA certification preferred – significant demonstrated competency in financial and accounting matters might potentially be substituted for those requirements

15+ years of relevant accounting experience, including oversight of international operations, with a minimum of 7 years as a Controller or similar position

Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior

Ability to operate/work in a high-growth & entrepreneurial environment

Proficient in the use of personal computers, the internet, and the MS Office suite of software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Ability to work in a team environment and leverage additional resources as needed

Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports

Broad general product and business knowledge to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses

Ability to assess complex business situations and respond by communicating/explaining to financial and non-financial managers alike, their implications, as well as to evaluate the initiatives/options available

Drives business performance and challenges the status quo … continuous improvement mindset

Strong people management skills with the ability to earn the respect and trust of peers, seniors, and subordinates

Experience in developing and implementing business plans

Strong technical competence in financial control and costing, particularly as it relates to manufacturing

Understanding of and proficiency in US GAAP and international accounting standards, and good comprehension of internal control requirements

Ability to multitask and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs

Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment within generally defined policies in developing and implementing strategies for results

Must possess a high degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information

Be detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through, and project management skills

Manufacturing experience in a multi-site, multi-currency environment