Controller

Job description

The Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis for Allegis Global Solutions (“AGS”) and its affiliated entities.

This role oversees the monthly close process, annual budget preparation, year-end audit coordination, and special projects, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.

Working closely with the Director of Financial Reporting and other financial leaders, the Controller manages complex accounting operations and interprets financial performance to support strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide decision-making.

This includes a deep understanding of the general ledger structure, the full accounting cycle, and associated processes.

The Controller leads a high-performing team, fostering both technical and professional development, and drives continuous improvement across financial systems and processes.

This role requires strong financial governance, technical accounting expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver insights that enhance operational efficiency and shape financial strategy.

The Controller reports to the Director of Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple entities.
• Provide strategic financial insights and executive-level reporting to support business planning and performance management.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Drive the annual budgeting process, including scenario modeling, forecasting, and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting issues including multi-currency transactions, intercompany eliminations, and variable workforce cost structures.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across Finance, Operations, and HR to support strategic initiatives and financial planning.
• Champion process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency of financial operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools to support data integrity, reporting accuracy, and operational agility.
• Represent the Financial Reporting function in cross-functional projects and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Strategic Mindset

• Contributes to long-term financial strategy and planning in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identifies emerging financial trends and proactively advises leadership on strategic implications.

Directs Work

• Sets clear priorities and expectations for the financial reporting team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manages workload distribution and capacity planning to optimize team performance.

Resourcefulness

• Navigates ambiguity and complex challenges by leveraging data, systems, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Develops creative solutions to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Develops Talent

• Implements structured development plans and succession strategies for team members.
• Provides regular coaching and feedback to support career growth and skill advancement.

Drives Vision and Purpose

• Translates financial goals into actionable team objectives that support the broader organizational mission.
• Communicates the ‘why’ behind financial initiatives to inspire engagement and alignment.

Courage

• Challenges the status quo and advocates for necessary changes in financial practices or systems.
• Voices concerns and recommendations with confidence, even in high-stakes or uncertain environments.

Situational Adaptability

• Adjusts leadership style and approach based on team dynamics, business needs, and evolving priorities.
• Demonstrates agility in responding to shifting deadlines, organizational changes, or external pressures.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent coursework)
• 7+ years of experience in general ledger, financial reporting, or related fields
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Preferred: Public accounting/audit experience
• Preferred: Experience with Oracle FCCS, EPBCS, HFM, Hyperion Planning, or similar EPM applications
• Preferred: Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft and/or Fusion and Smartview or similar ERP applications
• Advanced Excel skills

At AGS, we recognize our people are our strength.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers