Americas Controller

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking an Americas Controller responsible for supporting the monthly global consolidation and financial reporting of approximately 35 legal entities through the parent company, TTEC, a publicly traded organization on the Nikkei Exchange. This leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, TTEC reporting requirements, and company policies while overseeing financial reporting, statutory compliance, month-end close activities, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The Americas Controller partners closely with Finance teams in Japan, FP&A, Tax, IT, and regional CFOs across Europe and Asia Pacific/Middle East/Africa to improve, standardize, and automate accounting processes globally. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to build strong relationships across a global organization. The ideal candidate is a humble, collaborative leader who develops high-performing teams, communicates effectively at all organizational levels, and inspires others through a passion for process improvement, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Qualifications Education Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance organizations. 8+ years of corporate accounting experience. Public accounting experience is a plus. Certifications CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional accounting certification required. Qualifications Extensive knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP. Extensive experience leading, developing, and motivating accounting and finance professionals. Experience managing financial consolidations across more than 35 legal entities operating in multiple jurisdictions. Strong understanding of foreign currency translation, statutory reporting, and local GAAP compliance. Experience reviewing complex balance sheet reconciliations and driving corrective actions. Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. AI literate with the ability to identify and implement technology-enabled best practices. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Oracle ERP experience preferred. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional business partners. Strong organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and accountability. Experience working in multinational organizations and collaborating across diverse cultures. Humble, collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Build, lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing accounting organization consisting of 10+ team members. Organize the consolidation team's structure, responsibilities, and priorities while conducting regular performance reviews, goal setting, and workload balancing. Hold the accounting organization accountable for maintaining accurate accounting records, effective internal controls, and compliance with company policies and J-SOX requirements. Serve as a change agent by driving efficiencies, automation, innovation, AI-enabled best practices, and continuous process improvement. Build trusted, proactive relationships with TTEC Finance while ensuring timely and accurate communication with the parent company. Enhance internal and external financial reporting, eliminate waste, improve operational effectiveness, and escalate issues appropriately to executive leadership. Oversee planning, staffing, budgeting, expense management, organizational priorities, and implementation of improved operating methods. Maintain optimism, model company core values, deliver effective presentations, an…