VP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Alight Solutions LLC | The Muse (2024)

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Strada is currently seeking a VP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to join its leadership team. This position reports directly to the CFO and works closely with the Executive Team and various business partners in a highly visible leadership role in the global finance organization. The ideal candidate will lead a highly talented global team, with responsibility for running all accounting and reporting activities, and operating as an executive leader at Alight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 6 direct reports and a wider team of 50.
• Oversee corporate areas such as external reporting upon successful completion of an Initial Public Offering.
• Manage parent and group accounting.
• Ensure internal controls compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
• Supervise regional and operational controllership teams.
• Oversee financial systems.
• Handle technical Accounting
• Be a key financial business partner, involved in complex problem solving and decision making, and provide the management team with accurate financial information on a monthly basis.

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• An undergraduate degree or Master's degree in Accounting is required.
• A CPA is also required.
• Big Four audit experience is strongly preferred.

Work Experience

• The successful candidate will be a strategic individual with 15 years of both public and private experience leading large teams in a dynamic, global environment.
• Professional services industry experience preferred.
• Current relevant experience in preparation and review of SEC filings in multinational environment.
• Current relevant experience in consolidation and management of other accounting functions.
• Substantial supervisory experience - best practice implementation, employee development, departmental reorganizations, controls and procedures focus.
• Able to understand and comply with SEC reporting requirements.
• Significant experience with evaluation and implementation of complex technical accounting requirements with thorough understanding of US GAAP. Significant experience with implementing new GAAP requirements, including ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
• Experienced and demonstrated project management skills - aptitude for managing projects to conclusion using appropriate measurement and communication methods, while providing flexible approach to prioritization.
• Exposure to consolidation systems and processes and other financial systems applications - experience in systems evaluation and implementation of products within areas of responsibility.
• International experience including in country compliance, reporting, FX management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills involving recruiting, training, organizational design, workflow assignment and evaluation of employees.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and flexible environment.
• Collaborative and diplomatic approach.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and coordinate across intra and inter-teams.
• Ability to apply a great deal of creativity and solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including significant experience in developing, writing and review complex technical white papers.
• Virtual with some travel required for Leadership team in person meetings.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :
166,500 USD
Maximum :
264,300 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.