Global Controller

IMA is undergoing a significant strategic and enterprise transformation. It is an exciting time in the evolution of IMA as we kicked off our multiyear strategic transformation to provide expanded products portfolio and enhance experience to the Accounting and Finance Professionals throughout their career journey. Significant structural, cultural and strategic change management initiatives are underway. This is a dynamic and member centric organization and employees feel a strong sense of ownership and are encouraged to share ideas and solutions.

IMA is a global organization with members in 150 countries. We have staff and presence in US, China, India, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Controller will be responsible for providing leadership to the G/L accounting, A/P, and A/R. It will be critical that the Global Controller possess strong relationship management skills and be adept at partnering with leaders from key lines of business in an effort to find optimal solutions to complex accounting issues. Specific expertise in international accounting practices and policies, currencies and reporting capabilities is required.

The Global Controller will oversee a team of 3 employees and will report directly to the CFO. Proven success leading change initiatives and elevating an accounting function while introducing new and improved technologies and processes is ideal.

The Global Controller will be a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing team members. We are seeking a leader with a can-do attitude and a high level of energy – with the ability to engage the accounting team, collaborate with Data and FP&A teams and bring a positive outlook to the work and to the opportunities that exist. Additionally, the Global Controller will drive end-to-end improvement processes across the enterprise.

IMA is seeking a seasoned Global Controller with a blend of strategic and execution skills; an analytical, high-level thinker who is solution oriented and willingness to “rolling up their sleeves”. Ideally, the candidate will be within driving distance of IMA's headquarters in Montvale, NJ to join our team occasionally for team meetings and events in the office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the accounting team.
• Leads development of global accounting policies and overseas operations of accounting and procedures.
• Leads the accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of continuous, rigorous internal audits and controls and checks across all departments.
• Manage the annual financial audit and coordinate with auditor.
• Develops and monitors timely monthly financial records and reporting for senior leadership team and the Board.
• Support reforecast and budget process and related activities.
• Fosters strong connections with internal and external stakeholders to drive success ensuring an agile approach in accordance with serve market trends and achieve customer-centricity.
• Coach and guide employees to enable them to deliver excellent operational performance with a customer-centric approach

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

There are a number of critical skills/traits the Controller must possess with a high degree of proficiency. These include:

• Global Controllership Expertise: International accounting experience; understanding of complex, multiple country currencies and requirements. GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Team-orientation and Interpersonal Excellence: Ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels and functions within the organization in a collaborative manner. Interact at the executive level, with managers, individual contributors, members, vendors or industry professionals.
• Manager/Leader: Effectively manage/mentor his/her employees, fostering an environment which brings out the best in each team member. Exhibits collaborative and servant leadership skills.
• Results-Orientation: Focused on achieving successful outcomes. Takes ownership and accountability for work product.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Accomplished at both one-on-one and group communications.
• Change-Management: Successful leading and working within an organization undergoing significant structural, operational and cultural change.
• Problem Solving/Analytical Ability: Adept at proactively analyzing and developing solutions to organization’s needs.
• Project Oriented and Highly Organized: Possesses a disciplined and efficient approach to conducting his/her daily activities.

In addition to the responsibilities and required skills outlined above, there are a number of traits the successful candidate will possess. These are listed below:

Behaviors/Traits

• Strong work ethic.
• Reasoned and decisive and creates environment of accountability.
• Exhibits candor.
• A positive attitude and ability to make things happen.
• Independent, self-starter.
• Warm, collegial style.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Recognizes and rewards behaviors that put the organization’s interest ahead of one’s own personal gain.
• High Integrity: Possesses unquestionable ethics, objectivity and discretion. Committed to core values and ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Proven 10+ years of accounting leadership experience in finance discipline with a focus on accounting.
• CPA or CMA required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP required.
• Strategic mindset and also hands on, willingness to rollup his/her sleeves to get things done in a collaborative manner.
• Understanding finance technology (MS Great Plains preferred).
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Capable of building strong professional relationships