Linde · 5 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expLinde Inc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, and they are seeking an Assistant Controller to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves supervising accounting staff, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading corporate accounting operations while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and SOX compliance.
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Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture and providing career development opportunities
Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations for data-driven decision-making
Collaborate with tax, treasury, FP&A and business teams to ensure proper forecasting, planning, alignment, and process efficiencies while minimizing risks
Ensure effective accounting practices and consistent application of company accounting policies within decentralized teams
Lead the global consolidation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and company policies
Lead corporate accounting operations, including corporate balance sheets, intercompany validation, share-based compensation, retirement programs and treasury activities
Lead the preparation of periodic financial statements and SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.)
Lead the preparation of required SEC filings associated with debt offerings (Shelf registration statements, prospectus supplements, Form 144, etc.)
Ensure SEC filings comply with regulatory requirements
Evaluate, adopt, and implement new FASB, SEC, and CSRD rules, assessing their impact on financial reporting and disclosures
Manage and maintain company accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across global entities
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, partnering with internal and external auditors to maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; responsible for the planning & execution of Linde’s global SOX program
Serve as a primary liaison between the company and external auditors during reviews and audits. Support regulatory filings and correspondence with auditors, the SEC, and other regulatory bodies
Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and implement process improvements, system upgrades, and automation projects to maximize efficiency throughout the accounting cycle
Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, supporting the integration of acquired businesses and compliance with fiscal and regulatory policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required plus minimum of 15 - 20 years of progressive accounting/finance-related experience, with at least 7-10 years in a leadership or management role
Proven track record within a complex, publicly listed Fortune 1000 organization or Big Four accounting firm
Strong knowledge and experience with US GAAP, and SEC reporting and regulations is required
Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor, influence, and build consensus across diverse teams
Analytical mindset with strong pragmatic problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and public company financial reporting
Experience with global consolidation processes for a large multinational organization
Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and consolidation / reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, BlackLine)
Strong analytical capabilities with financial statement analysis
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques
Benefits
Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
401(k) matching
Pension benefits
An employee discount program
Opportunities for educational and professional growth
Company
Linde
Linde is an engineering company that supplies industrial, process, and specialty gases. It is a sub-organization of Linde Advanced Material Technologies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$889.66M2025-02-18Post Ipo Debt· $889.66M
2018-10-29IPO
2007-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjiv Lamba
Chief Executive Officer
Sean Durbin
Chief Operating Officer
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