Corporate Controller
 

LOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 9471 | JOB GRADE: 16 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller for our North American business. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic support for our business.  The ideal candidate will be a CPA and a subject matter expert in financial reporting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and external audit. You will manage a high-performing team and collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders.  This role reports to the Finance Director and collaborates closely with 4 peers in Controlling and FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Oversee all accounting and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Lead all periodic reporting processes for the business to support global consolidation and corporate reporting to include standard monthly reporting, quarterly notes packages, and representation letters.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with group and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of intercompany transactions across multiple entities.  Support month-end and year-end intercompany eliminations and reporting.
  • Support the preparation of end of period presentations for local management reporting.
• Team Management: Lead a team of 4 direct reports and provide oversight for a shared service team of 5 employees.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Liaise with North American Holding Company for treasury, tax, and insurance workflows.
  • Coordinate with Global Headquarters for reporting and consolidation processes.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency and accuracy in financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Audit & Compliance:
  • Manage external audits and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks across all financial processes, including revenue recognition, project accounting, and shared services.  Partner with global HQ to oversee annual internal controls compliance for the business. 
  • Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles with direct reports
  • Experience with General Ledger, Reconciliations, AP/AR, Tax, and Treasury in a global, multi-currency environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 &16
• Strong ERP experience
• Experience with internal controls in a global environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

 Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Experience working across teams (functional or hierarchical)
• Revenue Recognition from multiple delivery streams, primarily
  • Industrial/Engineering project-based business
  • Operational/Manufacturing product-based business
• SAP ERP experience, ERP conversion
• Familiarity with BI tools and advanced data analytics
• Prior experience managing/leading projects
• Change management experience

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.