Global Controller

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Global Controller to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA

What Will You Do?

• Lead and manage the completion of monthly/annual financial closing activities, including review/approval of related journal entries, specialized accounting matters (ie, foreign currency/CTA, commissions, transfer pricing, provisions), account reconciliations, etc. for all Starline locations.
• Oversee Credit & Collections team activities, including establishment of processes related to customer credit limits, collection guidelines, customer payment applications.
• Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including vendor payments (inventory and non-inventory related), invoice management & processing, employee reimbursements.
• Oversee Payroll related activities, including internal processes, relationships with 3rd party payroll providers internationally and domestically (leveraging LNCA resources).
• Oversee all domestic and international tax matters, including Income, Sales & Use, GST/HST, VAT, audits, etc., leveraging Legrand Tax resources as needed.
• Oversee external accounting/tax partner to assist in developing and maintaining appropriate processes to comply with local requirements for international operations.
• Lead efforts to monitor and complete internal control self-assessments, internal audits, statutory audits, balance sheet reviews, corporate compliance and other related activities.
• Oversee access to and use of the ERP system, support the implementation and use of appropriate processes within the application.
• Lead in the hiring, development and maintenance of a staff of finance/accounting professionals designed to support the needs of a growing and expanding organization.
• Assist in managing banking relationships, leveraging Legrand Treasury resources as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and have the ability to appropriately handle complex and confidential data.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• A CPA licensed professional (in current standing) or an appropriate business MBA certification preferred – significant demonstrated competency in financial and accounting matters might potentially be substituted for those requirements.
• 15+ years of relevant accounting experience, including oversight of international operations, minimum of 7 years as a Controller or similar position.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior.
• Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, internet and MS Office suite of software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment and leverage additional resources as needed.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports.
• Broad general product and business knowledge to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses.
• Ability to assess complex business situations and respond by communicating/explaining to financial and non-financial managers alike, their implications as well as to evaluate the initiatives/options available.
• Drives business performance and challenges status quo … continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to earn the respect and trust of peers, seniors and subordinates.
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans.
• Strong technical competence in financial control and costing, particularly as it relates to manufacturing.
• Understanding of and proficiency in US GAAP and international accounting standards and good comprehension of internal control requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs.
• Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment within generally defined policies in developing and implementing strategies for results.
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Be detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through and project management skills.
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site, multi-currency environment.
• Syteline (INFOR) ERP experience preferred.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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