Gurobi Optimization is hiring a
Global Controller

Summary

The job is for a Global Controller at Gurobi Optimization, a company focused on mathematical optimization. The role involves overseeing global accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience in multinational technology or software companies.

Requirements

• 10+ years in accounting with substantial leadership experience in multinational technology or software companies
• Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent qualification required
• Experience in managing confidential and sensitive information (PII) with the highest level of integrity
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects from inception to completion, adhering to tight deadlines
• Comfortable working collaboratively with cross-functional international teams
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and accommodate global time zones in daily operations
• Must possess a current passport and any necessary international travel documentation

Responsibilities

• Direct Gurobi's global accounting team, harmonizing financial reporting strategies across diverse markets to drive organizational success and global compliance
• Oversee comprehensive accounting and financial reporting across all subsidiaries, ensuring consolidation, compliance, and optimal foreign currency management
• Lead the global financial reporting and consolidation processes, including complex intercompany transactions and transfer pricing strategies
• Lead Gurobi’s Annual Audit process
• Oversee the General Ledger close process monthly, meeting reporting deadlines
• Ensure that all accounts are reconciled at each month's end
• Help prepare our company for a potential IPO in 3-5 years
• Communicate team objectives and individual responsibilities. Ensure everyone understands the team’s goals, their role in achieving them, and the standards they are expected to meet
• Direct global statutory compliance and regulatory reporting, setting standards for adherence to local and international financial regulations
• Coordinate with our Tax Manager and external partners like KPMG for global tax strategies, compliance submissions, and statutory audits
• Develop and implement robust controls for foreign currency transactions, including risk assessment and hedging strategies
• Spearhead the preparation, review, and enhancement of global financial reporting packages
• Oversee the financial integration of new business acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment with global operations
• Evaluate and scale global financial infrastructure to support ongoing and future organizational growth
• Invest in training and professional development to help team members enhance their skills and knowledge. Regularly assess development needs and provide resources to meet them
• Maintain open lines of communication with and among team members. Regularly check work progress and employee well-being to foster a supportive environment
• Empower team members by delegating tasks that match their skills and career aspirations

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience is highly preferred
• Experience with public company financial reporting and SEC compliance is a plus