Assistant Global Controller

Overview

Blue Yonder is looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic Assistant Global Controller who can bring the perfect mix of experience, technical accounting background, and collaboration to help scale a best-in-class accounting organization. Reporting to the CVP Global Controller, the Assistant Global Controller will work closely with senior leadership to manage accounting operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and support strategic financial initiatives. To be successful in this role, you should possess strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and work well with a diverse team.

Location: Hybrid role in our Scottsdale, AZ or Dallas, TX office

What You'll Do:

• Partner closely with the Controller, assisting in all areas of Controllership as well as any ad-hoc needs to support the team, cross-functional partners, new business initiatives, or acquisition integration efforts
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and lead the execution of the month-end close process for the corporate accounting team, including management of account reconciliations, month-end close tasks and fluctuation analyses. Leading a team of 40 across Corporate Accounting, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Leases, AP and Regional Accounting
• Oversee management of international subsidiaries to ensure compliance with local regulations and reporting requirements
• Manage internal and external auditor relationships to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner
• Work cross-functionally with External Reporting, Associate Success, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, etc., to support business initiatives, collaborate on close activities, and align on financial reporting goals
• Partner with SOX PMO to develop a robust 2nd line of defense for internal controls over financial reporting
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain a system of internal control policies and procedures across the accounting organization as well as its upstream dependencies
• Ensure adherence to U.S. SOX controls, including all required documentation and testing
• Provide leadership for a seasoned team of accounting professionals, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging process automation and the use of systems to drive efficiency
• Lead accounting operational involvement in system implementations, maintenance, and upgrades as needed
• Coordinate with the External Reporting team on technical accounting issues to determine the proper approach to operational accounting for non-standard transactions
• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or Blue Yonder

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Relevant certification (e.g., CPA) preferred
• Big-4 public accounting and industry experience with large publicly traded companies
• Extensive experience in accounting, ideally at the Director level or above for a U.S. publicly traded company, enterprise SaaS experience a big plus
• A collaborative leadership style, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement at all levels
• Experience leading large global teams through change with a positive attitude
• Excellent critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot at a detailed level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed environment
• Exposure to global accounting operations and compliance activities
• Deep experience leveraging finance ERPs and reporting systems such as Workday and other associated finance systems (Blackline, Shareworks, Audit Board, etc.)
• Pre-and-post IPO experience is a strong plus, with a focus on uplifting processes and automating
• Experience with developing and maintaining a robust control environment, in line with the Sarbanes-Oxley framework
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Exposure to technical accounting, and SEC reporting to be able to partner closely with our External Reporting team

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The base salary range for this position is $190,000.00-$240,000.00

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401K with Matching

• Flexible Time Off

• Corporate Fitness Program

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success - and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.