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Polygon US • North Andover, MA, United States
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Country Controller

Country Controller

Finance

Reports To : Country President (with strong functional liaison to Group CFO in EU HQ)

Location : North Andover, MA

The Country Controller will serve as the senior financial leader of the U.S. subsidiary, a business within a $1B+ EU-based Group. This role is responsible for all financial and accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting to Group headquarters under tight deadlines.

In addition to being a hands-on leadership role, the Country Controller is accountable for managing and developing the entire U.S. finance and accounting team, elevating its scope from primarily transactional activities to a function that also delivers value-added FP&A and forecasting support for the business.

This role requires strong FP&A expertise, experience with multinational reporting, and the ability to cost effectively optimize processes and systems (NetSuite and Cognos).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting in compliance with Group accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP).
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial results to Group HQ in Europe, meeting strict deadlines.
  • Act as primary finance liaison with Group HQ for reporting and compliance.
  • Oversee annual audit and U.S. tax compliance.

Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

  • Lead U.S. budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
  • Provide hands-on financial analysis, project margin reporting, and performance tracking to U.S. leadership.
  • Deliver actionable insights and scenario analyses to support decision-making and growth initiatives.
  • Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory filings, and corporate governance standards.
  • Optimize processes and systems to improve the speed and accuracy of monthly reporting, while scaling controls and efficiency.
  • Improve finance processes and reporting efficiency using NetSuite and Cognos.
  • Drive process / system optimization and automation in a cost-effective manner.
  • Strategic Support & Analysis

  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, pricing, cost control, and business development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR to align financial objectives with company goals.
  • Support the Country President and U.S. leadership team with financial insights that drive profitable growth.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting).
  • Expand team capabilities from transactional accounting toward value-added financial business support.
  • Foster accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
  • 710 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or controllership position.
  • Proven track record managing tight month-end closes and international reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Cognos highly preferred.
  • Strong FP&A capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
  • Background in service, rental, construction, or project-based industries a plus.
  • Skills & Attributes

  • Hands-on, pragmatic leader with both strategic and tactical capabilities.
  • Strong communicator, comfortable working with U.S. leadership and EU Group executives.
  • Resourceful and process-driven, with proven ability to improve systems and reporting in lean finance teams.
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
  • Employee Benefits

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) - Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life / AD&D
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supplemental Insurance - Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer, Lump-Sum Critical Illness
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement / 401k with an employer-matched contribution
  • Demonstration of the Polygon Values :

  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Empathy
  • $150-175K Base + Bonus

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