CooperDouglas

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CooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded company to find their next VP, Corporate Controller. This executive will oversee all accounting activities, external reporting, and control frameworks while setting the vision, structure, and culture for a high performing accounting organization. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable accounting organization covering general ledger, technical accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and equity administration. • Direct the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely, accurate consolidated financial results and robust supporting analytics. • Own external reporting deliverables, including SEC filings and related disclosures, as well as supporting workpapers and schedules. • Design, enhance, and monitor internal control structures to meet SOX expectations, including documentation, implementation, and ongoing testing. • Serve as the primary counterpart for external auditors and coordinate all aspects of the annual audit and interim procedures. • Evaluate and refine accounting policies and processes, with a strong focus on standardization, automation, and scalability across the organization. • Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders (finance, tax, legal, IT, internal audit, operations) to address complex business transactions and system dependencies. • Support cash management activities, special projects, and strategic initiatives sponsored by the CFO and broader leadership team. Qualifications • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field with a strong accounting foundation. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years managing teams; a blend of public accounting and corporate experience is preferred. • Understanding of US GAAP and proven experience operating in a SOX or similar internal control environment. • Demonstrated leadership running close and reporting processes in complex, fast‑moving organizations; public‑company or SEC reporting exposure is highly attractive. • Operates comfortably in a high‑growth, evolving setting and can bring order, structure, and discipline without slowing the business down. • Skilled at building, motivating, and retaining high‑performing teams; known as a coach and talent builder who develops future leaders. • Communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and can frame accounting issues in commercial, decision‑oriented terms. • Highly organized and detail‑focused, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and remain hands‑on when required. • Experience with NetSuite. Compensation for this role includes $250,000 + Bonus & Equity. To learn more about this role, reach out to Lily Mirhashemi at lilym@cdsearch.com