Director and International Controller, APAC & EMEA

As the International Controller for APAC & EMEA at HireRight, you will play a crucial role in driving operational, financial, and strategic objectives for our expanding business. Reporting to the Vice President Controller, you will lead a team across various locations to foster partnerships with corporate accounting and tax teams, operations, technology, sales, and local management teams. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with US GAAP, month-end closings, reporting, and analysis. Additionally, you will oversee the accurate recording of transactions, audits, and financial reporting in compliance with country-specific statutory requirements. Your ability to think and act strategically while managing critical accounting, reporting, and local compliance functions will be essential to your success in this role. Your primary responsibilities will encompass managing all accounting, reporting, and analysis functions, as well as leading cross-functional projects to enhance efficiencies. You will be accountable for delivering timely and accurate financial results, localized compliance reporting, and statutory audit outcomes. Collaborating with the Vice President Controller and CFO, you will contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and new processes. Effective communication with internal and external executive leadership, along with making decisions aligned with company strategy and business objectives, will be key aspects of your role. You will be expected to evaluate business challenges, drive the development of innovative solutions, and consistently seek improvement and efficiency. Furthermore, you will be responsible for staff development, task delegation, objective setting, performance monitoring, and creating feedback mechanisms within your team. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with an accounting emphasis, while an MBA would be advantageous. A Chartered Accountant or CPA designation, coupled with extensive experience in US-based companies under US GAAP rules, is essential. You must possess comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting requirements compared to local statutory requirements. Your track record should demonstrate your ability to balance the needs of a US-based headquarters with local compliance requirements. Strong people leadership skills, experience in developing multi-country, multi-cultural teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement are crucial. Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment are also essential qualities for success in this role. In return, HireRight offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where your contributions will be valued. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume/CV in English for consideration. Please note that all resumes are handled confidentially, and only candidates closely matching the requirements will be contacted during the selection process.,