Global Controller, External Reporting and Consolidation

Global Controller, External Reporting and Consolidation – Hybrid, Cary, NC

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We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Financial Reporting and Governance Team is looking for a Global Controller, External Reporting and Consolidation. This is a key position that will be responsible for global financial consolidation in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and PCAOB financial statement preparation. The position will have a priority focus on internal controls over financial reporting and will work with key executive positions within the organization.

As a Global Controller you will: 

• Have overall responsibility for U.S. GAAP consolidation and statutory reporting, ensuring timely, accurate completion of financial reports and disclosures for all required filings
• Coordinate and manage the audit, annual and quarterly reporting, and monthly close.
• Be primary point of contact with external auditors for audits, financial statement preparation, reporting, filings, and research/documentation of accounting positions.
• Lead and coordinate development and maintenance of accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including reviews of the consolidated entity and subsidiaries to ensure appropriate accounting of transactions and accurate external reporting
• Research and stay current on complex or emerging accounting issues from the SEC, FASB, IASB and other regulatory bodies
• Organize and manage projects to completion; leads implementation of process improvements
• Manage the functionality of the financial reporting systems and applications
• Participate in/lead special projects and ad hoc requests as needed
• Complete other government financial reporting requirements, including census reporting
• Perform advanced problem solving and complex analysis

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA and public accounting experience required (Big 4 or a large regional firm)
• 12 - 15 years of accounting experience, of which 2-4 years with SEC reporting experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience with internal controls, COSO framework, and familiarity with SOX 302 and 404 requirements
• Accounting system implementation experience
• Ability to work closely with and present to senior management and external advisors
• Breadth of knowledge across tax, audit, treasury, financial analysis & reporting, information technology, legal, business, and operational areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills applied effectively to a multi-national environment/audience
• Strong software tool skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, general ledger package(s), financial reporting tools, data analysis software, and data management tools
• Ability to understand and interpret financial/performance data in a multi-currency environment 

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees. 

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here. 

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.  

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