Manager, Controllership

You'll lead multiple process workstreams through exploration, gap analysis, integration planning, execution, and problem-solving. Additionally, you'll identify finance-related risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate them, discuss finance and accounting concepts across the organization, and influence execution of plans through strong interpersonal skills. You'll also proactively engage in resolving potential conflicts between Finance and non-Finance functions. Lead several process workstreams through explorations, gap analysis, integration planning, execution, and problem solving Identify finance-related risks and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate the identified risks Discuss finance/accounting concepts with others across the organization Lead and drive execution of plans and influence where you do not have direct authority through strong interpersonal skills Proactively engage, evaluate, and drive resolution of potential conflicts between various Finance and non-Finance functions Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Work collaboratively with workstream leads and subject matter experts to arrive at risk-based approaches related to tactical execution steps Comfort with problem solving and creative solutioning 1. Controllership Oversight & Governance Serve as the single point of accountability for financial integrity, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Lead second-level review of CoE-prepared close outputs (analytics, reconciliations, journals, control documentation). Review monthly analytics, investigate variances, and escalate risks appropriately. Maintain robust governance over accounting policies, controls, and entity-specific requirements. Provide direction, priorities, and quality expectations to the CoE. Ensure timely, accurate statutory financials under IFRS/local GAAP through review, challenge, and approval of CoE-prepared statements. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements across all entities. Oversee third-party vendors supporting statutory financial statement preparation. Lead annual audit cycles, including planning, reviews, query management, and presentation of results. Present Board-level materials covering financials, forecasts, controls, and regulatory insights, produced by the CoE. Ensure all filings, signatures, and archiving meet local jurisdictional requirements. Oversee execution and review of internal controls performed by the CoE and other teams. Monitor control outcomes, identify deficiencies, and ensure timely remediation. Ensure compliance with capital/funding requirements, governance frameworks, and jurisdiction-specific regulations. Present control outcomes, audit updates, and financial risks to the EU Controller, CFO, and relevant stakeholders. Partner with Internal Audit, SOX, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Provide governance, guidance, and escalation support to ensure timely and sustainable resolutions. Partner with Global controllership, APG, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, and the Tax CoE to assess and implement accounting, fiscal, and statutory impacts. Provide controllership leadership on transformation projects (e.g., S/4HANA, system upgrades, grants). Support entity-level forecasting and provide clear analytical insights. Represent Finance in worker council and local stakeholder interactions. Prepare and present monthly analytics and reporting to senior leadership. Support Board discussions on statutory performance, risks, and regulatory considerations. Worker councils, local management, board members. Program and transformation offices Lead CoE resource priorities/workload on assigned entities. Maintain an operating rhythm for close, controls, reporting, and issue management. Delegate effectively while retaining accountability for quality and timeliness. Foster a culture of rigor, ownership, and continuous improvement. 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. The Manager, Controller is the financial steward for a portfolio of European Corporate entities. The role is accountable for financial integrity, statutory and regulatory compliance, entity governance, and the operation of a strong control environment. This role leads the Controllership CoE in India, providing second-level review, oversight, and final sign-off on financial reporting, controls, audits, and compliance outcomes. It also partners with the Tax CoE in Ireland/India to ensure statutory requirements are met. You will represent Finance with Boards, local leadership, and worker councils, providing risk-based insights and ensuring adherence to statutory, fiscal, and regulatory obligations. Lead 2-3 CoE resources, setting expectations for quality, timeliness, controls rigor, and documentation. Provide coaching to strengthen accounting, controls execution, and analytical skills. Ensure consistent execution and alignment across regions through structured review and prioritization processes. Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. 5+ years of controllership, accounting, and/or Big4 audit experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP. Experience in external audits and internal controls. Ability to collaborate across functions, internationally and influence without authority. Strong analytical and communication skills, including presentations to Management and Boards. Ability to manage multiple priorities. ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent. Experience leading remote or geographically distributed teams. Experience with SAP/S4HANA or ERP transformations. Background in financial services or payments. Understanding of tax, transfer pricing, and capital/funding frameworks.