Regional Financial Controller, North America

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a strategic Regional Financial Controller to lead accounting operations for the North American division. This role ensures accurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls, compliance, audit completion management, and performance insights while driving financial transformation through modernized systems, enhanced analytics and scalable processes. The Regional Controller will also lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days per week in our Chicago, IL office.

Key responsibilities

Financial management + Reporting

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow for the region.
• Ensure timely, accurate financials under IFRS + internal policies.
• Collaborate with Shared Services (AP, AR, Tax) to optimize finance operations.
• Lead regional audit and collaborate with external auditors under strict timelines.
• Maintain documentation that meets company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure robust internal controls and monitor financial risk.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Strategic partnership + Analysis

• Provide business leaders with actionable financial insights.
• Influence without authority to drive change and alignment across stakeholders.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyze budget vs. forecast trends.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-integration.
• Drive process improvements, system upgrades, automation and analytics.

Team leadership + Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional finance team.
• Set goals, conduct performance reviews and mentor staff.
• Identify skill gaps, plan succession and evolve team structure.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous learning.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or large firm preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven PCAOB audit exposure, either from Big Four public accounting or direct experience in a publicly traded company
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP / IFRS and external controls (SOX, COSO)
• Proven ability managing audits, reporting and compliance.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); advanced Excel skills
• Experience with financial transformation (process, systems, automation, analytics)
• Leadership experience managing and developing teams (5+ staff)
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Key competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem solving
• Business acumen and commercial insight
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Company Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401k with discretionary company match
• 20 days of PTO + 3 company holidays

For Illinois applicants: The US base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $215,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, certifications and work location. This range may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation for this package includes annual performance bonus targets.

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Your application will be reviewed by a member of our Recruiting Team and we'll reach out to you directly if there's a fit for the position. We're using video conferencing software to conduct many of our interviews, but all interviews will be live with a member of our Recruiting or Hiring teams.