Bilingual Lead Controller

Lead Controller – Financial Reporting, Close & Audit

Relay Human Cloud

Are you a seasoned accounting leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, close processes, and audit management within publicly traded companies? At Relay Human Cloud , we're looking for an exceptional Lead Controller to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting.

This is a high-impact leadership position working closely with the Chief Financial Officer , leading the financial close process, consolidated reporting, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of accounting controls and processes.

What You'll Do

Financial Close & Consolidation

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and business units.
• Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and intercompany eliminations.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurate, fully supported, and audit-ready.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual balances, and reporting issues.
• Maintain a disciplined and efficient close process, including close documentation and audit-ready workpapers.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including:
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement
• Cash Flow Statement
• Develop monthly management reporting packages and variance analyses.
• Monitor financial trends, margin fluctuations, and reporting inconsistencies.
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including disclosures and XBRL tie-outs.

Technical Accounting

• Research and analyze complex U.S. GAAP matters.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums and supporting analyses.
• Assist with revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, acquisitions, impairments, contingencies, and other complex transactions.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and policy updates.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the primary coordinator for annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Manage auditor requests and ensure timely delivery of high-quality support.
• Review audit schedules and documentation before submission.
• Track audit findings, recommendations, and remediation efforts.
• Escalate accounting and reporting risks when necessary.

Internal Controls & Team Leadership

• Strengthen close and reporting controls while maintaining strong documentation standards.
• Oversee accounting team members and external resources.
• Drive process improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Promote accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across accounting operations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Previous experience as:
• Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Financial Reporting Director
• Audit Manager
• Similar accounting leadership role
• Experience supporting U.S. public companies and SEC reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of:
• U.S. GAAP
• Consolidated financial statements
• Multi-entity accounting
• Intercompany eliminations
• Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Experience working with external auditors in a PCAOB environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/financial reporting systems expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to lead and review accounting teams.
• Ability to provide recurring work-hour overlap with U.S. Central Time, with additional flexibility during close and reporting periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with a national or regional accounting firm.
• Experience in:
• Distribution
• Foodservice
• Retail
• E-commerce
• Logistics
• Related high-volume industries
• Experience resolving audit findings, significant deficiencies, or internal control challenges.
• Proven track record improving close processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, consolidation tools, or financial reporting platforms.
• Exposure to acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions.

Why Join Relay Human Cloud?

At Relay Human Cloud, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing team where your expertise will directly influence the quality and reliability of financial reporting. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex accounting matters, partner closely with executive leadership, and help drive continuous improvement across a growing organization.

Interested or know someone who could be a great fit? We'd love to connect.

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