ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Global Controller is a key member of the tms Global Finance Leadership Team with responsibility for GAAP Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, and Financial Controls. The Global Controller ensures the effectiveness and adequacy of controls, policies and procedures and works close with the Chief Financial Officer and the VP, Financial, Planning, & Analysis (FP&A) in developing financial plans, forecasts, and business analysis. This professional will lead a team of 12.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
- Provide leadership and oversight for internal and external reporting, technical and financial accounting, and consolidation processes along with related variance analysis.
- Manage the streamlining and efficiency of accounting processes surrounding monthly, quarterly, and year end close cycles.
- Implement new and improved/upgraded finance and accounting technology as needed, including development of ERP strategy.
- Lead the development and maintenance of control policies, standards and procedures that comply with all regulatory guidelines (e.g., SOX) and promote cost-effective risk mitigation.
- Assess and report the status of existing standards, procedures, and controls to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with other business areas in improving communication and teamwork to drive understanding of finance and accounting policies & controls and their associated impact on the business.
- Oversee management of the company credit card program.
- Develop and coach employees in order to engage, retain and grow organizational talent through focused attention and effort.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum of 15 years of work experience in progressively responsible roles in Accounting and/or Finance
- Brings a strong leadership profile; comfortable leading change; highly effective at engaging, developing, and motivating others within a team and laterally across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex business issues and develop/implement solutions to support the business strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills.
- Strong executive presence, the ability to interpret and translate complex finance issues into concise and actionable data.
- Superior relationship skills to ensure success in fast-paced, evolving, and challenging business environment.
- CPA required; MBA, strongly preferred.
Any of the following would be a plus
- Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
- Prior experience as a corporate controller or assistant corporate controller in the same or similar industry with at least $100M in annual revenues
- Merger and acquisition experience including leading and executing diligence as well as managing technical accounting issues regarding transactions and purchase accounting.
Starting salary between $250,000-$300,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:
- Our commitment to rewarding results
- Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success
There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
