VP, Corporate Contoller

Job Description:

Welcome to The Planet Group! We are one of the world’s leading diversified professional services organization. We provide high-value outsourced global workforce solutions and consulting services to Fortune 500 and top companies in a multitude of fast-growth sectors. Our family of companies was purposely built to leverage each other and address the professional service needs of leading companies in the Technology, Digital Transformation, Healthcare IT, Diversified Energy & Engineering, Infrastructure, Creative & Digital Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative sectors.

We are seeking a VP, Corporate Controller to oversee and provide strategic direction for the organizations accounting function, corporate tax function, treasury function and corporate accounting team, while ensuring high collaboration across the organization by partnering with the business.

Primary responsibilities

• Core leadership function within Finance partnering with CFO, VP of FP&A and VP, Operations

• Lead the continued development and implementation of global accounting operations and core systems, anticipate business and accounting trends and complex challenges, and ensuring integration and alignment with Company strategy and business objectives

• Lead and coordinate the continued development and delivery of new accounting policies, financial guidelines and protocols, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, statutory reporting, industry best practices, other regulatory standards, and good financial practices

• Identify the capability needs to meet the current and emerging business needs within the global finance organization. Provide ongoing evaluation of current capabilities, identify gaps, create and implement continuous improvement initiatives, and prioritize development activities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures. Provide summary financial statements and reports that can assist in interpreting the Company’s current financial position. Additionally, manage a variety of accounting procedures and directing the monthly closing procedure

• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency

• Serve as the key liaison and coordinator with the Company’s external auditors

• Develop and enforce internal controls to appropriately protect Company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

• Maintains current working knowledge of, stays abreast of, and ensures compliance with, all applicable local, state, federal, and international accounting rules, regulatory standards, and internal controls

• Support M&A efforts including due diligence activities, offering insights on finance and accounting impacts related to deal structuring

• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• 15+ years’ of progressive experience leading the corporate accounting function in a services company with global operations

• Experienced in strategic management and leadership across Company functions

• BA/BS degree and CPA

• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations in a complex, multi-entity global environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

• Proven track record of developing high performing teams

• Strong understanding of tax matters and treasury functions for a complex organization

• M&A experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• Supplemental Benefits

• 401(k) and more… 

*The base salary will be commensurate with experience level and past success.

READY TO BE PART OF SOMETHING AMAZING?

The Planet Group is one of the largest consulting and staffing firms in the U.S. with growing operations across Europe, India, and LATAM. Our family of companies provides a team-oriented environment where you can take your career to the next level. If you're searching for a company that is committed to your long-term growth and success, a team of like-minded driven people who can help you develop as a professional, and a place where you'll be rewarded for your efforts.... you've come to the right place!  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join a company that puts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront. The Planet Group celebrates our differences and fosters an environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. Our DEI Committee is focused on listening to employee feedback and providing regular DEI-centric resources and activities such as trainings, celebrations, lunch & learns, employee resource groups, and more.

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