International Controller

DescriptionThe general purpose of this position is to protect company assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations. This role will report to the CFO and is responsible for ensuring the quality of internal controls and key financial processes across UNEX entities in UK, Continental Europe, Australia, India, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is highly visible across all legal entities and interfaces with Sales, Operations and IT teams. This role will focus on financial reporting and maintaining internal controls over management accounts and select operational processes, with the objective of ensuring effective risk mitigation and optimization of key business processes.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for monthly close for international subsidiariesOversight and manage local accountants in multiple international officesResponsible for overseeing local GAAP and statutory compliance with local authoritiesMonitors and enforces share service agreements and intercompany recharges between related partiesManagement of external audits across international officesMonthly financial reporting to CFO and other stakeholdersCash management responsibilities with control emphasis on disbursement paymentsResponsible for overseeing internal financial and operating controls, processes, and practicesProvide various business analysis reports for management teamProject-based assignments (e.g., standardization and automation of financial data and reports)Conducting cost center and cost unit accounting, as well as contribution margin calculationsProduction controlling in close collaboration with production departmentsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesUp to 5 direct reportsEducation/Experience RequiredThorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning techniques, testing, and sampling methods, ability to analyze and gather facts on business processesStrong accounting and analytical skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines5-10 years’ work experience in a similar management role, international experience is desiredA bachelor’s degree in finance or accountingProfessional certifications (e.g., CPA, Chartered Accountant)Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey accounting and financial information to department heads and stakeholdersStrong organizational skills with a proven track record of accuracy and timelinessComfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentComputer Skills NecessaryProficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skillsProficiency with financial systems; experience with SAP B1 preferredPhysical Demands/RequirementsSitting for prolonged periods of timeWork EnvironmentStandard office environment of moderate noise levelNormal work environment is in an office areaTravel 10% of the time, visiting local international offices or corporate headquarters in New Jersey, USA#J-18808-Ljbffr