Director, Global Assistant Controller (Salary Range: $150K-190K + Bonus)
LHH - Hybrid in Austin, TX
LHH is seeking a Director, Global Assistant Controller for a leading global manufacturing client in the clean energy industry, located in Austin, TX. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing the integrity and compliance of global financial reporting, leading consolidation activities, and ensuring sound internal controls across the company's worldwide operations.
In addition to holding a CPA, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both public accounting and industry (preferably manufacturing), along with 12+ years of progressive leadership in technical accounting and financial reporting. Experience with US GAAP, global operations, and modern financial systems such as OneStream and Oracle R/12 is essential. Strong communication, a collaborative leadership style, and a strategic mindset are critical. If you would like to join a dynamic company with lots of room for growth and excellent work/life balance, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Lead global financial consolidation and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate monthly results in compliance with US GAAP.
- Review and manage the financial close process for the headquarters entity.
- Drive global internal control initiatives and oversee remediation of control deficiencies across regions.
- Oversee statutory compliance for financial reporting requirements in international locations.
- Act as a liaison with Dover Business Services to enhance global processes in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
- Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of management reporting tools, including OneStream EPM.
- Manage and improve audit programs, balance sheet reviews, and internal control procedures.
- Support global tax strategy and annual coordination of tax inputs.
- Collaborate on M&A initiatives, compliance reviews, and corporate projects.
- Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to global finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and best practices.
- Establish and maintain trusted partnerships across corporate finance, operations, internal audit, and external auditors.
Client Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- CPA certification required; CMA a plus.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in accounting with a strong background in both public accounting and industry.
- Demonstrated success in managing US GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and operational finance in a manufacturing setting.
- At least 3 years of experience working in a global finance role.
- Hands-on experience with OneStream or a comparable EPM/consolidation system.
- Proficiency in Oracle R/12 or similar ERP systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%, and flexibility to work across global time zones.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.