Global Controller, General Ledger
Polaris Inc., Medina, MN, United States
Overview
Position Overview: You will lead and oversee global general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls across the organization. In this role, you partner closely with business, operational, and systems teams to support compliant accounting for ongoing operations, business changes, and strategic initiatives. You are accountable for owning balance sheet integrity, global accounting processes, and the financial close, while developing and guiding a distributed accounting team. This role provides enterprise-wide scope, leadership ownership, and direct impact on financial accuracy, controls, and major transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee global general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accounting transactions are recorded accurately and consistently across the enterprise.
Manage timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in alignment with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
Design, implement, and maintain accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, and statutory or local regulations.
Own balance sheet governance, including reconciliation, review, and monitoring of balance sheet metrics and issues across the organization.
Oversee global accounting processes for key areas such as capital and inventory.
Lead, develop, and manage the general ledger team within the Financial Shared Services Center, ensuring consistent accounting practices and effective workload management.
Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to support accounting treatment for business changes, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
Drive education, awareness, and adherence to global accounting policies across the organization.
Manage internal and external audit activities by preparing required documentation and serving as the primary accounting contact for auditors.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, tools, and processes, including participation in ERP implementation initiatives.
Desired Competencies
Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational goals, and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in public accounting and manufacturing industry environments.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, and internal control implementation, including anti-fraud controls.
Experience leading accounting teams and managing shared services or centralized accounting functions.
Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
Some travel is required.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $112,000 to $140,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris product lines include side-by-side off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other vehicles and related accessories. Polaris is headquartered in Minnesota and serves more than 100 countries.
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact Human Resources.
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Position Overview: You will lead and oversee global general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls across the organization. In this role, you partner closely with business, operational, and systems teams to support compliant accounting for ongoing operations, business changes, and strategic initiatives. You are accountable for owning balance sheet integrity, global accounting processes, and the financial close, while developing and guiding a distributed accounting team. This role provides enterprise-wide scope, leadership ownership, and direct impact on financial accuracy, controls, and major transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee global general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accounting transactions are recorded accurately and consistently across the enterprise.
Manage timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in alignment with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
Design, implement, and maintain accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, and statutory or local regulations.
Own balance sheet governance, including reconciliation, review, and monitoring of balance sheet metrics and issues across the organization.
Oversee global accounting processes for key areas such as capital and inventory.
Lead, develop, and manage the general ledger team within the Financial Shared Services Center, ensuring consistent accounting practices and effective workload management.
Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to support accounting treatment for business changes, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
Drive education, awareness, and adherence to global accounting policies across the organization.
Manage internal and external audit activities by preparing required documentation and serving as the primary accounting contact for auditors.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, tools, and processes, including participation in ERP implementation initiatives.
Desired Competencies
Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational goals, and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in public accounting and manufacturing industry environments.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, and internal control implementation, including anti-fraud controls.
Experience leading accounting teams and managing shared services or centralized accounting functions.
Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
Some travel is required.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $112,000 to $140,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris product lines include side-by-side off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other vehicles and related accessories. Polaris is headquartered in Minnesota and serves more than 100 countries.
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact Human Resources.
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