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Korn Ferry · 1 day ago

Controller

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

12+ years exp

Korn Ferry is seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP, Controller to join their leadership team. This critical role will influence the finance roadmap and operational efficiency while leading a global team of 30 in a high-growth environment.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Set the strategy for the accounting function, designing processes and systems that support and enable the company's growth and commercial initiatives

Partner with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to drive scale and enable the Company’s innovation and commercial growth

Lead and mentor a global team of 30, including ultimate oversight of our accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, treasury, reporting, and GL accounting teams

Own the process for meeting SEC reporting and close deadlines for our parent company. Ensure SOX compliance and the effectiveness of all internal controls. Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance, and support income tax and SALT teams

Drive modernization and efficiency through finance transformation initiatives. Champion a continuous improvement mindset, seeking to scale and automate financial processes

Support integration workstreams and drive efficient, scalable, and effective ways of working between our firm and the corporate ownership

Provide perspective, intake, and coordination on one-off strategic transactions, including M&A, legal matters, and geographic expansion

Lead the financial systems roadmap, including the design and implementation of new systems and technologies

Be a trusted finance voice to the FP&A and Executive Teams to understand, assess, communicate, and provide guidance on accounting implications and process design for complex accounting and reporting matters

Qualification

CPABig Four experienceFinance transformationPublic company reportingInternal controlsFinancial systems migrationTeam leadershipRisk mitigationCommunication skillsProject management

Required

CPA required

Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience

Minimum of 7 years of Big Four experience, minimum of Manager-level

Proven experience leading a high-performing team of more than 10 people

Experience in a high-paced, scaling environment. Start-up experience is highly valued alongside experience within a public company

Demonstrated experience with finance transformation initiatives, internal controls, and public company reporting

Experience with network businesses and high-volume leasing businesses

Must be based in New York City

Preferred

Experience with scaling operations into new international geographies, and experience with business combinations is preferred

Experience with financial systems migration or implementation is preferred

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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