CONTROLLER

Are you an experienced Accounting Manager ready to advance into a Controller role? This is an exciting opportunity to make a broader impact by leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with business leaders, and helping drive strategic decision-making across the organization. We're looking for a motivated finance professional who is eager to take the next step from managing the day-to-day accounting function to owning the financial integrity and reporting of the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a passion for continuous improvement, and the leadership skills needed to build and develop high-performing teams. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** apg Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role with broad ownership across financial operations, reporting, and team leadership. We are in the final stages of an ERP re-implementation and approaching go-live, making this an exciting opportunity for a Controller who can help lead the organization through transition, stabilization, and optimization of new systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a proven Controller who can step in immediately, lead with confidence, and drive both execution and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-entity, international environment. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** ***Close, Reporting & Financial Oversight*** - Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes end-to-end - Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and clear communication of results - Develop and enhance reporting packages, KPIs, and business insights for leadership - Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules ***Audit, Controls & Compliance*** - Lead the year-end audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors - Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements ***International & Technical Accounting*** - Oversee accounting for multiple entities, including international operations - Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations - Handle foreign currency accounting, consolidations, and related complexities - Research and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise ***Cash, Working Capital & Operational Finance*** - Partner with Finance leadership on cash management, forecasting, and liquidity - Provide visibility into working capital, inventory, and cost drivers within a manufacturing environment - Support margin analysis and operational decision-making ***ERP & Systems Leadership*** - Play a key leadership role in ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization - Support testing validation, issue resolution, and process alignment during go-live - Drive adoption of new workflows, controls, and reporting structures - Identify and implement post-go-live improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity - Experience with Visual ERP is a plus ***Team Leadership & Development*** - Lead, coach, and develop a team of in-office and remote (including international) accounting professionals - Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans - Operate as a “player-coach,” balancing leadership with hands-on execution ***Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership*** - Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across accounting workflows - Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to support business initiatives - Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support growth **Required** - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent role with full ownership of close and audit) - Proven ability to independently lead month-end close and year-end audit processes - Experience in…