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ZS · 13 hours ago

US Controller

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. The US Controller will oversee ZS’s US accounting function, ensuring high-quality accounting output, managing the annual financial statement audit, and collaborating with various teams to support the design and implementation of a new ERP system.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The US Controller will oversee ZS’s US accounting function. Collaborate with regional leads in the implementation and adherence to global accounting policies and manage the annual financial statement audit process for ZS’s global consolidated financials

Ensure a high quality of accounting output for quarterly financial statements and monthly management reports for use by internal stakeholders, which include departmental heads and senior business leaders. Provide assurance to support the accuracy and completeness of our results in accordance with global directives, internal policies and US GAAP, as applicable

Assist in setting and executing the vision for ZS’s global accounting function, including systems, tools, and operating model

Collaborate with other members of Finance to support the design and implementation of a new ERP system, including evaluating current and future-state of business processes in an effort to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Controllership function

Lead the Controllership team’s management of ZS’s acquisition strategy, including financial due diligence and acquisition accounting. Collaborate with business leads and other members of Finance to develop and implement ZS’s integration strategy and achieve business objectives

Collaborate with the ZS tax team and external tax advisors to support ZS’s global income tax strategy and achieve ZS leadership’s objectives. Support the ZS tax team with the filing of US income tax returns prepared by external tax advisors

Design and implement new finance processes. Research business needs and collaborate with function leads to convert compliance requirements into process-based solutions which are successfully realized with the system and resources available. Understand business processes and anticipate areas for adding value to the services the Finance team provides the organization

Supervise and mentor junior controllership team members as their professional development coach. Actively participate in the development of controllership team members, provide coaching and assist in elevating the capabilities of direct reports and the controllership team as a whole

Lead and participate in other special projects as necessary

Qualification

US GAAPFinancial reportingERP system experienceAccounting degreeCPA certificationFinancial due diligenceClient-first mentalityFluency in EnglishCollaborative spiritProblem-solving approach

Required

BS/BA degree in Accounting, or related area

10-12 years of relevant experience, either in a professional services firm or for-profit business

Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting and analysis, and internal controls

Strong ERP system experience

Ability to flex/multitask, critically evaluate processes and collaborate

Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand and add value to ZS's business

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Preferred

CPA preferred, but not required

Benefits

Health and well-being

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Robust skills development programs

Multiple career progression options

Internal mobility paths

Collaborative culture

Company

ZS

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ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.

Founded in 1983

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.zs.com/

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