Global Controller

State

New York, NY

Specialism

Energy

Compensation

$250,000 - $300,000

We are partnering with a NYSE-listed company in search of an International Controller to join their senior finance leadership team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in complex, global environments and is ready to drive meaningful change. The organization is at an important inflection point — they need someone who can come in, assess what needs to be fixed, and build the foundation for scalable, compliant accounting operations across their international footprint, with a primary focus on Mexico and Brazil.

This is not a maintenance role. The right candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, leading a team, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver results.

What You Will Do

  • Lead SOX compliance efforts and drive the remediation of material weaknesses across international operations, with a specific focus on Mexico and Brazil
  • Own technical accounting across key areas including revenue recognition, CapEx, fixed assets, derivatives, foreign exchange, and consolidations
  • Clean up the balance sheet, identify and correct errors, and build the controls and processes needed to support a complex, growing global organization
  • Partner closely with EY to deliver a cleaner, more efficient audit
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 accounting professionals across New York and Mexico
  • Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across international entities
  • Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation across complex global structures
  • Serve as a key business partner to senior leadership and other departments across the organization

What They Are Looking For

  • CPA required; Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in a public company environment
  • Deep knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Strong technical accounting competence across US GAAP, consolidations, FX, and derivatives
  • Proven experience leading and managing large accounting teams — 10 or more direct and indirect reports
  • Experience operating within complex global structures with heavy intercompany activity
  • Latin America experience (Mexico and/or Brazil) is a strong plus
  • Ability to operate with urgency, drive accountability, and build structure where it does not exist

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