Financial Controller

Job Description As the HQ Controller, your role will involve driving results in the accounting functions supporting a cluster of ledgers and countries for the segment EMEA. Reporting through Controllership under the CATO organization, you will serve as an advisor to the sub region CFOs and business/operations leaders to ensure accounting and reporting integrity, effective controls, and compliance with US GAAP and Company policy. Your key responsibilities will include: - Overseeing, reviewing, and signing off on monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including key reserves, account reconciliations, balance sheet, and financial metric trend reviews. - Implementing and maintaining strong controls for key projects such as entity migrations and ERP implementations, driving activities to the Companys Center of Excellence ("COEs") for standardization. - Monitoring and supporting internal control functions to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and alignment with Company and locally managed policies. - Participating in cross-functional teams to support financial accounting, reporting, and control activities for complex transactions within the region. - Collaborating with FP&A on plans and forecasts, providing recommendations and direction to the management team. - Identifying business/financial opportunities, implementing corrective actions, and providing financial leadership and training to improve team skills. - Identifying best business practices and facilitating their propagation throughout the organization. - Providing support for IT financial and business systems development and enhancement. - Supporting all accounting performed at global business centers for centralized functions. The qualifications required for this role are: - Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting. - 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience. - Demonstrated ability to add value to business performance. - Advanced computer skills, including OneStream, Microsoft Office products, and financial reporting software. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Desired qualifications include: - Public accounting and industrial experience. - CPA certification. - Experience in managing a team with remote members. As the HQ Controller, your role will involve driving results in the accounting functions supporting a cluster of ledgers and countries for the segment EMEA. Reporting through Controllership under the CATO organization, you will serve as an advisor to the sub region CFOs and business/operations leaders to ensure accounting and reporting integrity, effective controls, and compliance with US GAAP and Company policy. Your key responsibilities will include: - Overseeing, reviewing, and signing off on monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including key reserves, account reconciliations, balance sheet, and financial metric trend reviews. - Implementing and maintaining strong controls for key projects such as entity migrations and ERP implementations, driving activities to the Companys Center of Excellence ("COEs") for standardization. - Monitoring and supporting internal control functions to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and alignment with Company and locally managed policies. - Participating in cross-functional teams to support financial accounting, reporting, and control activities for complex transactions within the region. - Collaborating with FP&A on plans and forecasts, providing recommendations and direction to the management team. - Identifying business/financial opportunities, implementing corrective actions, and providing financial leadership and training to improve team skills. - Identifying best business practices and facilitating their propagation throughout the organization. - Providing support for IT financial and business systems development and enhancement. - Supporting all accounting performed at global business centers for centralized functions. The qualifications required for this role are: - Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting. - 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience. - Demonstrated ability to add value to business performance. - Advanced computer skills, including OneStream, Microsoft Office products, and financial reporting software. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Desired qualifications include: - Public accounting and industrial experience. - CPA certification. - Experience in managing a team with remote members.