Senior Vice President of Accounting, Corporate Controller

The Senior Vice President of Accounting, Corporate Controller, is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the global accounting operations of the company. This individual will ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. The SVP will provide strategic direction and manage a high-performing team, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary
The Senior Vice President of Accounting, Corporate Controller, is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the global accounting operations of the company. This individual will ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. The SVP will provide strategic direction and manage a high-performing team, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align accounting practices with organizational goals and strategies.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Provide actionable insights through financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with the CFO to drive initiatives related to financial transformation and technology enhancements.
• Supports the SVP of External Reporting in the preparation of the annual report and quarterly SEC 10-Q and 10-k filings.
• Supports the Head of Internal Audit to ensure all narratives and control processes applicable to the Corporate Accounting Department are documented and appropriate.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Liaison between external and internal auditors.
• Assists with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed or special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller or CFO.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Attract and retain top talent, ensuring succession planning and career development.
Promote collaboration and innovation across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. Minimal travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred) MBA Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Finance
CPA Required15+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including public company and SEC reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and other regulatory standards.
• Proven experience leading large, diverse teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and managing complex projects.
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
• Solid conflict management skills

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary
The Senior Vice President of Accounting, Corporate Controller, is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the global accounting operations of the company. This individual will ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. The SVP will provide strategic direction and manage a high-performing team, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align accounting practices with organizational goals and strategies.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Provide actionable insights through financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with the CFO to drive initiatives related to financial transformation and technology enhancements.
• Supports the SVP of External Reporting in the preparation of the annual report and quarterly SEC 10-Q and 10-k filings.
• Supports the Head of Internal Audit to ensure all narratives and control processes applicable to the Corporate Accounting Department are documented and appropriate.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Liaison between external and internal auditors.
• Assists with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed or special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller or CFO.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Attract and retain top talent, ensuring succession planning and career development.
Promote collaboration and innovation across departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. Minimal travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred) MBA Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Finance
CPA Required15+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including public company and SEC reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and other regulatory standards.
• Proven experience leading large, diverse teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and managing complex projects.
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
• Solid conflict management skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.