Financial Controller

Bradford Jacobs are supporting our client, a Nasdaq-listed emerging technology company, in their search for top talent. Our client delivers innovative enterprise SaaS solutions, AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), and quantum computing technologies for mission-critical applications in both the public and private sectors.

With a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, they are transforming traditional processes and driving innovation across industries including industrial operations, law enforcement, defense, agriculture, and warehouse & logistics.

The company operates globally, with offices in North America, the UK, Ireland, Europe, the UAE, and Taiwan offering dynamic career opportunities in an exciting and fast-growing sector.

Overview

Our client is now looking for a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead global accounting and financial operations for a multi-national manufacturing and services organization. This role oversees SEC reporting, international compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting that supports strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.
• Manage all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and related disclosures.
• Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls across global entities.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and evolving accounting standards.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee global accounting functions: GL, fixed assets, cost accounting, AP/AR, and payroll.
• Lead cost accounting for manufacturing, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Support tax compliance and planning with internal and external advisors.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements.

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and leadership team on financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide financial insights to operational leaders to improve profitability.
• Build and develop a high-performing global finance team.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance; CPA, CA, or ACCA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 35 years in a Controller role for a public manufacturing/services company.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX, and cost accounting.
• Strong experience with multi-entity consolidations and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• M&A accounting and integration experience.
• Knowledge of services-based cost allocation and ASC 606.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

This is 100% on-site position, based in Downtown Chicago, paying up to $160,000 per annum depending on experience.