BESPOKE | PR · 3 days ago
Regional Financial Controller
BESPOKE | PR is a multinational organization seeking a senior Financial Controller to lead financial accounting and reporting activities across its U.S. regional operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, overseeing financial consolidation, planning, and treasury activities, while partnering with executive leadership to drive business planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead consolidation of regional subsidiary financial statements in accordance with corporate reporting standards and deadlines
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, intercompany activity, and new business initiatives
Support implementation of new accounting standards and procedures
Lead annual business planning and ongoing forecasting processes at the regional level
Own regional profit and performance analysis to support profitable growth
Deliver accurate, timely management reporting and financial insights to senior leadership
Oversee regional treasury activities and banking relationships
Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity
Manage accounts receivable oversight, credit exposure, and collections performance
Serve as primary regional liaison with external auditors
Support audit processes, technical accounting matters, and compliance reviews
Promote strong internal controls, ethical conduct, and fraud prevention
Serve as a key SAP FICO user and regional functional owner
Lead testing, implementation, and optimization of SAP financial processes
Train users on SAP financial procedures and support system enhancements
Provide oversight for accounting system implementations and third-party accounting support
Ensure appropriate staffing across regional accounting functions
Coach, develop, and mentor accounting professionals
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including lease, hedge, and foreign currency accounting
Hands-on SAP experience required — specifically SAP FICO
Candidates without SAP FICO experience will not be considered
Proven experience consolidating multiple legal entities
Strong background in internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Preferred
CPA or CMA strongly preferred
Experience supporting business planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis
Prior experience partnering with senior or group-level finance leadership
Company
BESPOKE | PR
BESPOKE | Professional Relations is a boutique advisory recruiting firm supporting organizations where hiring decisions carry operational, regulatory, or reputational risk.
Funding
Current Stage
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