Global Corporate Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Accounting Organization through developing a robust, sustainable accounting function globally that conforms to generally accepted accounting principles and SEC requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence and in line with overall Franklin Electric guidelines through integration of standard processes.
• Facilitates strong business partnership, team-oriented culture within global accounting organization
• Drives Development of Global Accounting team with continuous improvement mindset that supports corporate growth strategy
• Responsible for complete, accurate and timely financial reporting, both internal and external
• Maintain the company's overall system of accounts, books and records on all company transactions and assets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risk. Design, implement and monitor internal control frameworks.
• Collaborates with global financial organization to drive global strategy with sustainable accounting policies and procedures with that adhere to US GAAP
• Create Global Centers of Excellence for our accounting processes including monthly closing and reconciliation processes. Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions. Drive meaningful accounting process transformation and automation.
  
  

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field (required).
• 15+ years of strong and broad experience in accounting and ability to apply GAAP knowledge to business scenarios across a global matrixed organization.
• Prior Global Controller experience (required).
• Prior experience with SEC reporting/public company accounting (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required).
• Public Accounting experience is highly desirable
• Master of Business Administration degree (preferred).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs