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Controller - InternationalGlobal Guardian • McLean, VA, US
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Controller - International

Controller - International

Global Guardian • McLean, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview
Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world-class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement. Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values-based organization focusing on a camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor-backed, high-growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary and Objective

The Controller – International will play an essential role in our efforts to accelerate growth and mature the financial reporting systems and processes for our recently acquired UK-based subsidiary. The role will play both a strategic and hands-on role across all our daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, tax, audit, general ledger (GL), and maintenance of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and UK GAAP/IFRS. The Controller will possess the technical accounting knowledge and leadership qualities to produce results in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage and improve all accounting cycles, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, General Ledger/Closing, Payroll, and Tax, with a focus on our UK operations.
  • Lead and manage the successful completion of the annual external audit for our UK operations.
  • Evaluate effectiveness, develop and implement internal controls, processes, and procedures as needed.
  • Cultivate an innovative environment with a focus on identifying continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and systems.
  • Prepare and examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, and assess for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with US and UK GAAP and other department-defined standards.
  • Develop and implement proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies.
  • Perform and lead monthly close functions, including journal entries, schedule preparation, revenue/deferred revenue reviews, and maintenance of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Complete weekly cash forecasting.
  • Analyze financial information detailing assets, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
  • Manage and coordinate preparation of applicable US and UK tax returns.
  • Lead the bi-weekly payroll process and ensure effective procedures in place for accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicate actively with Operations, Sales, and Human Resources to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile/verify data.
  • Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly updates and monthly financial reporting.
  • When appropriate, migrate the UK subsidiary onto the Company’s NetSuite ERP platform and work with Operations and IT groups to develop scalable reporting processes and KPIs.
  • Assist the CFO and ELT in financial analysis projects as may be requested from time to time.

Competencies and Attributes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; effective communicator at all levels.
  • Ability to think strategically but manage multiple detailed tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated experience managing workload effectively and seeing projects through to completion.
  • High degree of resourcefulness commensurate with a level of urgency to meet customer needs.

Qualifications and Education
  • 8+ years of accounting experience.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in a leadership role within the accounting function.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in US/UK GAAP, reconciliations, foreign currency exchange, financial statements, and reporting.
  • Proficiency with accounting systems, specifically with NetSuite utilization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a dispersed workforce remotely and meet key success indicators.
  • Experience working in a high-growth environment; knowledge in the M&A and private equity space preferred.
  • Exhibits drive and can develop quickly, advancing along a planned learning arc.

Position Type and Schedule
  • Regular Full-Time (RFT).
  • Salaried, Exempt Professional.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
  • Frequent sitting and standing for periods.
  • On occasion, perform stressful and physical activity when needed.
  • Ability to lift 10 – 20 pounds when needed.

Global Guardian Values
  • We are hyper-responsive
  • We find a way to “yes”
  • We do what we say
  • We work as a team
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Global Guardian is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact HRrecruiting@globalguardian.com.

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