US & Canada Controller
BSI, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Financial Controller – US & Canada
Location: East Coast (flexible, hybrid pattern with 1 day per month in Reston, Virginia)
Type: Permanent, full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance and controlling activities across our US and Canada region. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with stakeholders across BSI’s North American operations. This opportunity is suited to a qualified finance professional with strong IFRS expertise, regional experience, and the ability to lead and develop teams while partnering effectively in a matrix organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities for BSI’s US & Canada entities.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports in line with Group and statutory requirements.
Act as a trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team and wider stakeholders.
Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment; support internal audit and controls testing.
Liaise with shared services (FBS) to ensure optimal execution of transactional activities.
Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing finance team; oversee workload delegation and team development.
Coordinate year-end group audit activities and local statutory filings with external advisors.
Deliver monthly working capital cash flow forecasts and contribute to broader finance change initiatives.
Qualifications
Professionally qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA etc).
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and regional finance requirements in the US & Canada.
Proven experience managing finance teams in a matrix environment.
Strong background in financial control, audit, tax, and professional services.
Exceptional organisational skills, stakeholder management, and business partnering capability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is highly desirable.
A proactive, solutions-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.
Salary: $126,750 to $185,900 annually, based on various factors including competencies, experience, and location.
Benefits include flexible working, 20 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(K) with company contribution, short-term and long-term disability, maternal leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and flexible benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle.
BSI is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy.
BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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Location: East Coast (flexible, hybrid pattern with 1 day per month in Reston, Virginia)
Type: Permanent, full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance and controlling activities across our US and Canada region. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with stakeholders across BSI’s North American operations. This opportunity is suited to a qualified finance professional with strong IFRS expertise, regional experience, and the ability to lead and develop teams while partnering effectively in a matrix organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities for BSI’s US & Canada entities.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports in line with Group and statutory requirements.
Act as a trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team and wider stakeholders.
Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment; support internal audit and controls testing.
Liaise with shared services (FBS) to ensure optimal execution of transactional activities.
Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing finance team; oversee workload delegation and team development.
Coordinate year-end group audit activities and local statutory filings with external advisors.
Deliver monthly working capital cash flow forecasts and contribute to broader finance change initiatives.
Qualifications
Professionally qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA etc).
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and regional finance requirements in the US & Canada.
Proven experience managing finance teams in a matrix environment.
Strong background in financial control, audit, tax, and professional services.
Exceptional organisational skills, stakeholder management, and business partnering capability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is highly desirable.
A proactive, solutions-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.
Salary: $126,750 to $185,900 annually, based on various factors including competencies, experience, and location.
Benefits include flexible working, 20 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(K) with company contribution, short-term and long-term disability, maternal leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and flexible benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle.
BSI is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy.
BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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