Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Drive the integrity of financial reporting and accounting operations across all international entities and business units. In this role, you will lead global accounting operations, elevate internal controls, and unify teams to produce timely, audit‑ready financials for a $150M+ professional services firm empowering leaders to serve clients with confidence. Your expertise in US GAAP, multi‑currency consolidations, and process improvement will directly influence how Pinion operates, invests, and grows—positioning the firm for a successful ERP transformation and a seamlessly integrated global finance function.

Pinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented, and joy‑filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

• Global Systems Integration:
  Provide strategic oversight of financial systems across all regions, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment. Lead initiatives that advance global integration over time while balancing efficiency, scalability, and local compliance requirements.
• General Ledger Integrity:
  Own the accuracy of the general ledger and ensure timely, precise month‑end close across all global entities.
• Internal Controls:
  Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls.
• Compliance & Reporting:
  Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements; prepare audit‑ready financial statements.
• Financial Analysis:
  Partner with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts and support the variance analysis for leadership reporting.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify inefficiencies, implement lasting solutions, and guide teams through change management with clarity and empathy.
• Strategic Projects:
  Support ERP selection, entity structuring, M&A activity, and technical accounting assessments as needed.
• Team Leadership:
  Develop and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with operations, payroll, tax advisors, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global or multi‑entity operations.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, familiarity with international accounting standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading others through change.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and automation tools; AI integration a plus.
• Business Central experience a plus.
• Experience in a global professional services or consulting environment a plus.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally, up to 15% annually.

• Hybrid or office workplace environment.
• Direct influence on global finance operations, data integrity, and strategic systems investments.
• Collaboration with a high‑performing and supportive team across continents.
• Pinion offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k/profit‑sharing, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave.

In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 to $170,000.

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live…