Controller

Overview

Esri is searching for an experienced Corporate Controller to manage the Accounting Operation and Financial Reporting functions for our global business. Core objectives include ensuring financial reporting, accounting controls, and team development align with business demands. This role regularly partners with accounting and finance colleagues to enhance the Treasury, Tax, and Financial Planning and Analysis Functions to ensure cost controls and other objectives are met.

The core challenges of this role are continuous changes to our products offerings and adapting technical accounting standards ASC 605/606 and 842 to our business, consolidating multinational financial standards into US GAAP financial reports, complete successful statutorily required foreign audits across several subsidiaries, and controlling the centralized Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting functions that support the entire enterprise. The operational functions are centralized in Redlands, California and require a strong understanding and adherence to controls that positively affect processes with efficiencies and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continually develop a high-performing accounting team, establishing clear ownership, accountability, and professional development pathways
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process, driving continuous reductions in close cycle time without sacrificing accuracy or integrity
• Lead the preparation of US GAAP consolidated financial statements and serve as the key contributor to financial reporting packages for executive management
• Manage the external audit relationships, coordinating timing, deliverables, and audit committee materials for a seamless process
• Assist in the development and regular review of internal control policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with US-GAAP, IFRS and local country GAAP
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through stronger KPIs and management reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, Procurement, and other business unit leaders to align financial reporting with operational realities and strategic priorities
• Adapt the accounting infrastructure: systems, processes, and team structures - to ensure the continued expansion and capabilities of the team to support the company's continued growth utilizing modern approaches and technologies
• Evaluate and lead financial systems initiatives, ensuring technology investments translate into measurable efficiency gains across the finance organization

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading large teams in medium to large organizations
• Proven ability to apply US GAAP principles, including consolidations of multiple international entities
• Proven strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and implement solutions
• Accomplished interpersonal skills in a highly collaborative cultured enterprise
• Experience with modern day ERP systems (SAP Preferred)
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA Required (Active or Inactive)