Financial Controller

Talent Acquisition Delivery - Supporting companies on their global expansion journey.

Bradford Jacobs are supporting our client, a Nasdaq-listed emerging technology company, in their search for top talent. Our client delivers innovative enterprise SaaS solutions, AI-powered drones,しました Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), and quantum computing technologies for mission‑critical applications in both the public and private sectors.

With a polish portfolio of subsidiaries, they are transforming traditional processes and driving innovation across industries including industrial operations, law enforcement, defense, agriculture, and warehouse & logistics.

The company operates globally Inspires offices in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe, the UAE, and Taiwan, offering dynamic}! career opportunities in an exciting and fast growing sector.

Overview

Our client is now looking for a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead global accounting and financial operations for a multi‑national manufacturing and services organization. This role oversees SEC reporting, international compliance and internal controls, ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting that supports strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.
• Manage all SEC filings (10‑K brz, 10‑Q, 8‑K) and related disclosures.
• Maintain SOX‑compliant internal controls across global entities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and evolving accounting standards.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee global accounting functions: GL, fixed assets, cost accounting, AP/AR, and payroll.
• Lead cost accounting for manufacturing, including standard costing, variance analysis and inventory valuation.
• Manage multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Support tax compliance and planning with internal and external advisors.
• Drive process improvements, especialistas and ERP enhancements.

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and leadership team on financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial insights to operational leaders to improve profitability.
• Build and develop a high‑performing global finance team.
• Collaborate with supply‑chain, operations and regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA, CA or ACCA required.
образования 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3‑5 years in a Controller role for a public manufacturing/ services company.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX and cost accounting.
• Strong experience with multi‑entity consolidations and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite).
• Excellent analytical, organizational and leadership skills.

Preferred

• M&A accounting and integration experience.
• Knowledge of services‑based cost allocation and ASC 606.
• Strong cross‑functional and cross‑cultural collaboration skills.

This is aru 100% on‑site position, based in Downtown Chicago, paying up to $170,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Administrative, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries Business Consulting and Services, IT System Custom Software Development, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr