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Jedson Engineering · 1 day ago

Global Controller

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Jedson Engineering is a fast-growing, privately owned, multidisciplinary engineering firm committed to building a world-class team and serving clients. The Global Controller will lead global financial operations, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting practices while managing all global accounting and compliance activities to support growth.

ConsultingReal Estate

Hiring Manager

Erica Drinnen, CPA

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and financial reporting across global operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, (IFRS where applicable) and local statutory requirements

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for all non-US entities, ensuring timely consolidation into corporate financials

Develop and maintain global internal control frameworks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency of financial data

Partner with the CFO to produce detailed variance analyses, revenue forecasts, and board-level reporting for global performance

Support corporate budgeting, pro forma forecasting, and capital planning for all global locations

Manage accounting operations for Jedson Med SAL, JEPR LLC Puerto Rico, and future European subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with all local tax, labor, and statutory reporting requirements

Coordinate with external legal and audit partners to manage local filings, registrations, and statutory audits

Oversee foreign exchange exposure, global treasury, and banking relationships

Ensure compliance with intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and local tax strategies in coordination with external tax advisors

Partner closely with operations, human resources, and project controls to ensure accurate project cost allocation, direct billing, and revenue recognition across time-and-materials and fixed-fee projects

Partner with project controls to provide financial insight into project profitability, labor utilization, and margin performance by geography, discipline, and client

Standardize project coding, billing structures, and reporting across global offices to ensure consistent visibility of cost and revenue performance

Monitor and analyze cost-per-hire and project labor trends to support financial planning and headcount forecasting

Lead and develop the global accounting team, promoting collaboration and accountability across U.S. and global finance functions

Partner with HR and IT to improve ADP Workforce Now, payroll integrations, and ERP alignment across entities

Evaluate and enhance ERP and accounting tools for global scalability

Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce financial risk

Qualification

U.S. GAAPGlobal consolidationsERP systemsProject-based accountingLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementAccountabilityGlobal mindsetCommunication skillsIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting required

10+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including experience in a multinational or project-based organization (engineering, construction, or professional services preferred). 5+ years in a leadership role

Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Exposure to IFRS and global accounting standards required

Demonstrated experience with global consolidations, intercompany accounting, multi-currency environments, and foreign subsidiary management

Strong understanding of direct-billing, labor cost allocation, and project-based financial structures

Proficient in ERP systems (Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/Power BI analysis

Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills