Expand your skills and experience as you work with multiple divisions and locations in the U.S., Canada and India.

You’re a highly analytical and responsive leader with success demonstrated by a progressively responsible accounting career. You have excellent technical skills, proven ability to manage processes and/or people, and the drive to own your role and advance your skills. If that describes you, we enthusiastically invite you to apply for the Group Controller opportunity with Engage2Excel -- a role offering considerable advantages. You will:

• Own and manage the day-to-day accounting function for multiple divisions. And, if you don't have global experience, you'll gain it with us. Quick question for you - click here
• Lead a skilled team of eight direct reports (Accounting Manager, Heads of AP and AR, and Senior Staff Accountants) and more than 30 indirect reports. 
• Play a critical role at an industry leader in the recognition and rewards space. Earn competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to advance your skills and career. In fact, this role is open due to promotion!
• Help shape people and processes in a team-oriented environment where we care about and support one another, and where we continuously seek ways to improve.
• Enjoy strong training and mentorship from the recently promoted Group Controller.

This is a hybrid role. The preferred candidate will be within commuting distance of one of our locations (i.e., Mooresville, NC, Chicago, IL, or Montreal, Canada), however, we will also consider fully remote candidates willing to travel as needed. Some late nights and weekend work will be required, particularly during month-, quarter-, and year-end close. Quick question for you - click here

Engage2Excel helps human resources organizations create unique candidate and employee experiences from pre-hire to retirement. We know that engaging workplace experiences are essential for motivating employees to care more, work smarter and stay longer. We understand what employees really want because we look at the entire employee lifecycle through a scientific lens. We help more than 3,000 client partners in 100+ countries around the world leverage employee engagement to increase competitive advantage and improve bottom-line results. We have offices in Montreal, Chicago, North Charlotte and Bangalore.

Reporting to the CFO, as Group Controller, you will plan, establish, and manage the General Accounting function for the Group.  You will be responsible for managing the development and direction of the accounting staff, monthly close (including design and maintenance of month-end reconciliation schedules), financial statement preparation, budget preparation, tax compliance, and annual financial audit.  You will develop cross-functional relationships and communicate financial results to department managers. In addition, you’ll be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of internal control and process documentation. Quick question for you - click here

Your key responsibilities and authorities will include:

• Overseeing the annual financial audit to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Supervising and coordinating reports to governmental agencies, including income tax, sales tax and escheatment reports.
• Managing AP / AR and general ledger functions.
• Reconciling Asset accounts, including prepaids, accrued, Fixed Asset and Intangible accounts.
• Preparing monthly consolidated financial statements. Performing variance analysis and reviewing with management.
• Preparing and maintaining control and process documentation.
• Managing and developing personnel assigned to the Finance department.

Your success in this role will be visible as audits are passed with no major or minor non-compliances; financial metrics (i.e., Inventory Turns, DSO, DPO) are maintained above expected operating levels; and consolidated statements are delivered accurately and timely upon month-end closing, with organized reconciliations and supporting schedules available. You'll also maintain a continuous process improvement mindset, and, once you fully understand our processes, drive identified improvements such as time-to-close at month-end. We ask a lot from you, but also give a lot in return, helping you be the best you can be.

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be required and assigned by the CFO and SVP of Finance.

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To be a strong fit for the Group Controller opportunity, you will bring exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, self-motivation, and a proven ability to communicate professionally with all titles and levels of the organization. Additionally, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with a concentration in accounting preferred, or equivalent experience; a CPA (preferred) and/or MBA is an advantage.  Quick question for you - click here
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, with excellent accounting skills (month-end close, GL, AP / AR, debits & credits, financial statements, reconciliations, and accruals).
• Proficient in GAAP.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with leaders and staff.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; JDE experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions and/or integrations is an advantage.
• Highly organized and calm under pressure.