Financial Controller

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on detail-oriented Finance Leader to oversee and execute financial operations, reporting, and compliance across multiple divisions. This role combines the responsibilities of zone-level oversight with direct financial leadership for Azenco. The Finance Lead will ensure consistent accounting practices, adherence to U.S. GAAP, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.  The candidate will also be expected to create financial reporting packages to help leaders understand and analyze financial results.

This position serves as the key financial liaison between zone leadership, division controllers, and corporate finance, providing both strategic and operational guidance. The ideal candidate will balance oversight responsibilities with the ability to step in and provide direct support when needed while also supporting broader zone-level initiative and oversight.

What you'll do

Financial Oversight and Reporting

• Oversee and ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting across Azenco and all zone divisions.


• Manage and execute month-end and quarter-end close processes for Azenco; review and consolidate results across divisions.


• Prepare and present monthly financial packages, variance analyses, and performance insights to leadership.


• Partner with functional leaders to understand financial drivers and ensure operational and financial controls are functioning effectively.


• Support intercompany reconciliations, account analyses, and other key zone-level accounting activities.

Governance, Compliance, and Controls

• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Lead and coordinate SOX compliance activities across divisions, including documentation, testing, and remediation.


• Understand the operational and financial nuances of each division to ensure smooth closes


• Ensure internal controls are consistently applied and effectively executed in accordance with corporate standards.


• Facilitate internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and coordination between auditors, zone, and division teams.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Zone Controller, Division Controllers, and corporate accounting.


• Coordinate and support Division Controllers to ensure consistent, accurate and timey financial reporting.


• Provide financial leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Division Controllers and accounting staff.


• Assist in preparing zone-level financial packages, variance analyses and reports for leadership.


• Act as a backup for Division Controllers as needed to ensure continuity of financial operations.


• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to support financial decision-making and identify process improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement and Transformation

• Promote best practices and drive standardization of accounting and reporting processes across divisions.  Drive continuous improvement within the business.


• Contribute to system enhancements, automation initiatives, and policy rollouts.


• Support integration efforts for new entities (M&A), outsourcing transitions of work to outsourced providers (Genpact), or other transformation projects.


• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting. 
  
  

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.


• 3-5 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including multi-entity or zone-level coordination.


• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks.


• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate across multiple entities and departments.


• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PIC, or QuickBooks).


• Strong Excel proficiency and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.


• Collaborative, adaptable, strong problem-solving skills, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.


• Capable of balancing high-level strategic oversight with hands-on financial execution.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.


• Driven to continuously improve processes and strengthen financial governance.


• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $95,000 - $105,000


• Bonus target range: 10% - 15%


• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability


• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth


• Time off with pay 


• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching


• Paid parental leave


• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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