Controller supporting financial planning at Ottobock by analyzing financials and developing planning processes. Engaging directly with the management team to improve planning accuracy.
About the role
- Senior finance leader overseeing accuracy and governance of FIFA-related financial reporting across North America. Collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Controllership and compliance for all FIFA entities across North America.
- Ensure accuracy in financial close, consolidation, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and local standards.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, deferred assets, restricted cash, and contractual cost recovery.
- Maintain oversight of restricted cash and deferred event assets under FIFA financial frameworks.
- Lead the design and evaluation of internal controls (ICFR) and ensure SOX-aligned governance.
- Oversee Finance Operations processes, including Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring accurate and compliant transaction flow.
- Partner with Finance Operations, Treasury, and FP&A to maintain robust control documentation, automation, and system integrity.
- Serve as the primary Controllership liaison for FIFA, internal, and external audits.
- Manage audit readiness and lead responses to FIFA-mandated compliance reviews.
- Ensure timely remediation of audit findings and track compliance with FIFA’s KPIs and funding covenants.
- Work closely with the VP, Finance Director – FIFA to ensure Controllership and Finance Operations functions remain fully aligned with FIFA program goals, financial milestones, and critical path items.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual and governance standards.
- Support a culture of integrity, transparency, and control excellence within the FIFA program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- 10–15 years of progressive Controllership, audit, or accounting experience, including leadership in multinational settings.
- Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and technical accounting interpretation.
- Experience managing audits across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Mexico, Canada).
- Strong ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP) and advanced Excel proficiency.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a high level of accountability and precision.
Benefits
- health care
- retirement
- vacation and other paid time off
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