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Newly Weds Foods

Global Corporate Controller

Newly Weds Foods, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Global Corporate Controller The Global Corporate Controller is responsible for leading global accounting and financial reporting. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across all regions. The Global Corporate Controller serves as the primary liaison between corporate finance leadership and regional finance teams, driving consistency, transparency, and strong internal controls throughout the company’s global footprint.

Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership

Lead global accounting and reporting functions

Implement and enforce global accounting standards, policies, and procedures

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of periodic management and external financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP and company policies

Ensure timely completion of statutory audits and reporting compliance across jurisdictions

Ensure appropriate treatment of significant transactions and technical accounting matters

Manage relationships with independent auditors and coordinate global audit processes

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Design and maintain robust internal controls across all transactional and financial processes

Conduct regular assessments of global finance processes to identify and remediate gaps

Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive monitoring and process improvements

Systems & Process Optimization

Optimize operational finance processes to drive strong cash flow and working capital metrics

Support efforts to optimize ERP and related systems to support scalability and efficiency

Advance automation and other capabilities to support value creation

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor global finance team, nurturing accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Drive talent development and succession planning across the finance organization

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with operations, legal, and commercial teams to support business objectives

Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision‑making

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master’s degree or MBA a plus

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Chartered Accountant license required

15+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a large multinational company, preferably within the food & beverage sector

Strong technical accounting background with U.S. GAAP expertise

Proven experience in global consolidation, intercompany, and multi‑currency reporting

Experience with business combination accounting, M&A integration, and financial due diligence

Experience in corporate headquarters or shared services oversight role preferred

Experience with multiple ERP and financial consolidation systems

Expertise in continuously improving processes and implementing effective internal controls

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence across cultures and geographies

Ability to travel internationally as required

Key Results & Outputs

Periodic global subsidiary‑level detailed financial statement reviews

Timely and accurate issuance of all financial statements and statutory audit reports

Optimized working capital and cash flow conversion metrics

Effective internal controls over financial reporting across all global jurisdictions

High‑performing, reliable, and valued global accounting and controllership

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan‑401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Salary:

$200,000‑$225,000

Up to 50% international travel

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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