Global Controller

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Role:

As the Global Controller, you’ll be responsible for the company’s external financial reporting, global accounting operations, internal controls/SOX, procurement and group tax functions. 

The Global Controller, will be a strategic leader and a critical member of the CFO Leadership team. He/She will lead, motivate,e and manage an organization of 50+ people and will actively partner with the other key members of the CFO leadership team (VP FP&A, VP Go-To-Market Finance, VP Treasurer, VP Investor Relations and SVP Revenue Operations)  We seek a high-potential, hands-on, pragmatic accounting and finance professional with a demonstrated record of driving change to build best-in-class Controllership organizations in a public company environment and strong management and leadership skills. 

The work you’ll do:

• Take accountability for the timely and accurate preparation of the company’s financial statements and for meeting all financial and tax reporting obligations globally. 
• Lead and manage all accounting functions, including corporate technical accounting, consolidation, global accounting operations, and finance shared services.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the company’s internal control framework 
• Lead and manage the procurement and group tax functions.
• Supervise the financial shared services operation. 

• Oversee and manage the global accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including account/variance analysis and reconciliation, ensuring high-quality financial statements.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting functions, focusing on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline financial processes, reduce manual work, and enhance financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance across various jurisdictions, both US and foreign tax filings.
• Partner with the FP&A team on the annual budget, monthly forecast, various expense analytics, and other internal reporting activities
• Participate in the drafting and review of technical accounting positions and policy memos as necessary.
• Help to coordinate annual financial statement audits with external auditors, both domestic and international.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal control documentation.
• Own resolution of accounting questions/issues, including adoption of new accounting standards as necessary
• Lead, retain, and develop a high-performing accounting team and support their growth and professional development.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant credentials required
• 10+ years of overall experience, previous experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area as a senior member of the accounting team
• Expert-level experience with Workdaytechnical accounting skills, including the ability to independently analyze transactions and contracts and document the related accounting analysis under GAAP
• Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to work across many departments
• Proven ability to manage, develop, and lead remote/distributed teams across different time zones
• Experience working with an accounting organization of similar size
• Experience in a SaaS business

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more). For intern and working student benefits, click here.
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

About Us:

Celonis helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise customer deployments across nearly every industry, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses process mining and AI to give you a living digital twin of your business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and empowers companies to reduce waste, create value and benefit people across the top, bottom, and green lines. Since 2011, the Celonis platform has enabled its customers to identify more than $18 billion in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Different makes us better. 

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