Controller, PCG North America

Job Purpose

The Controller, PCG North America a newly created role and will be a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the region’s (primarily US and Canada) finance organization.

This individual will play a central role in driving standardization and optimization of core financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the financial landscape.

This will be done alongside the objective of achieving a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical accounting acumen (USGAAP and company policies), process improvement expertise, and strong leadership to support the company’s strategic growth.

This role will have direct reports, consisting of a Controller from each operating company in North America.

This position is not remote and requires a minimum of 3 days per week on site at our Maple Shade, New Jersey location.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

Principal Accountabilities

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform.

The actual duties required of this position may vary. 

Process Standardization & Optimization


* In collaboration with the PCG Controller and Director of Global Accounting Processes, lead efforts to standardize financial processes and procedures across the North American region for P2P, O2C, and R2R cycles.


* Design and implementation of control environment to achieve a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective.


* Partner with business process owners to align regional practices with global standards and best practices.


* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and digital tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


* Leverage the maximize the utilization and effectiveness of the Global Service Centers (GSC) when appropriate.

Financial Close & Reporting


* Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process (R2R), ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with US GAAP, and local requirements as applicable.


* Manage balance sheet integrity and provide analytical insight into variances and trends.


* Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful audit outcomes.


* Oversee, navigate, and communicate complex accounting policies and procedures to the accounting and finance department as well as other business stakeholders.

Transaction Cycle Oversight


* Drive accountability and control across the Procure-to-Pay process, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payments.


* Oversee Order-to-Cash activities, including billing, collections, and revenue recognition in coordination wi...