Global Corporate Controller

Korn Ferry is partnering with our International Startup client for their search for a Global Corporate Controller.

International successful startup.

Our client is seeking a strategic, hands-on Corporate Controller to support their scaling business. This is a critical leadership role for a highly adaptable accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The Controller will oversee all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting activities. This role will also play a key part in ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and consistency across their U.S. and international entities as the company continues to scale globally.

• Oversee daily transactional accounting activities for company’s international entities.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team currently consisting of a Project Accountant and a Senior Accounting Manager, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and continuously improving finance function.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience partnering effectively across departments such as Finance, Legal, People, Operations, Production, and Leadership.
• Prepare and review financial statements for international entities, including the consolidation of results into group financial statements.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure transfer pricing compliance to support tax and regulatory requirements.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for international entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, including reconciliation of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Support compliance with international tax regulations, including VAT/GST, and statutory reporting requirements for each entity.
• Perform financial analysis, monitor and report on financial performance, and provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support the company’s continued growth and scalability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and partner with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing a finance team, with a track record of mentoring, coaching, and building capability as the organization scales
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of strategic financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling
  
  Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and familiarity with international and local tax compliance requirements
• Experience overseeing payroll and contractor payroll processes, including accuracy, controls, and compliance considerations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
• CPA certification
• Experience in the entertainment and/or technology industry is a plus