Wahl Clipper Corporation
Global Corporate Controller
Wahl Clipper Corporation, Sterling, Illinois, United States, 61081
WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional grooming products, has a challenging opportunity for a strategic financial leader to fill the role of Global Corporate Controller at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.This leadership role contributes to the company's success by providing the strategic direction for ensuring accurate and consistent financial information across the global organization that adheres to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ('US GAAP'), is adaptable to country-specific statutory reporting standards, and is used to influencing company decision-making and performance. Optimize the efficiency of global finance operations by implementing innovative processes and technologies that minimizes non-value-added resources.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Establish and maintain an effective global financial reporting framework that adheres to US GAAP and includes at a minimum the following key elements:
Master chart of accounts with clear definitions.Comprehensive accounting policies that articulate recording methodologies.Annual sub-schedules from regions to support the annual audited financial statements.Account reconciliations according to a pre-established cadence.Foreign exchange rates used for reporting purposes.
Establish and maintain a highly efficient global month-end closing and reporting process.Establish and maintain an effective global financial reporting framework that provides a transparent view on the financial results of the organization from both the management and statutory perspectives.Assist in the analysis of financial and operational results versus forecast and plan, investigations of significant variances, and communication of findings to senior management team.Develop and maintain a global internal control framework for financial reporting.Manage the annual audit process, coordinating with external and internal teams.Evaluate existing financial systems and processes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Drive the implementation of technology solutions to streamline financial operations and reporting.Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally on major company initiatives and strategically provide value-added financial analysis and support of business reviews and decisions from the financial perspective, including but not limited to, operational efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection and negotiation, etc.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.Active license as a Certified Public Accountant is highly preferred.Minimum of 15 years in a global accounting function, with a minimum of 5 years as a global corporate controller in a $1B+ multinational manufacturing organization.Advanced skills in Excel, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or similar ERP systems.
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Master chart of accounts with clear definitions.Comprehensive accounting policies that articulate recording methodologies.Annual sub-schedules from regions to support the annual audited financial statements.Account reconciliations according to a pre-established cadence.Foreign exchange rates used for reporting purposes.
Establish and maintain a highly efficient global month-end closing and reporting process.Establish and maintain an effective global financial reporting framework that provides a transparent view on the financial results of the organization from both the management and statutory perspectives.Assist in the analysis of financial and operational results versus forecast and plan, investigations of significant variances, and communication of findings to senior management team.Develop and maintain a global internal control framework for financial reporting.Manage the annual audit process, coordinating with external and internal teams.Evaluate existing financial systems and processes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Drive the implementation of technology solutions to streamline financial operations and reporting.Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally on major company initiatives and strategically provide value-added financial analysis and support of business reviews and decisions from the financial perspective, including but not limited to, operational efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection and negotiation, etc.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.Active license as a Certified Public Accountant is highly preferred.Minimum of 15 years in a global accounting function, with a minimum of 5 years as a global corporate controller in a $1B+ multinational manufacturing organization.Advanced skills in Excel, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or similar ERP systems.
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