Controller, Business Units

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

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Red Ventures is seeking a high-impact Business Unit Controller to serve as the senior financial leader for our dynamic business units. This role owns the financial integrity and close processes at the BU level while serving as the critical bridge between day-to-day business activity and corporate financial requirements. The BU Controller partners closely with business leaders to translate financial performance into strategic insight, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed in all financial operations.

This role leads a team of accounting professionals and is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:

Business Unit Financial Ownership Close

Own financial accuracy for assigned business units, including revenue, costs, and profitability

Oversee monthly close processes at the BU level, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and compliance with GAAP, IFRS or other local statutory standards

Drive simplification and streamlining of the end-to-end close process to reduce timing and improve quality

Ensure accurate and timely inputs into enterprise consolidation and reporting

Audit Leadership Across Business Units

Own and lead regulatory and international audit execution across assigned business units

Ensure BU financials are supportable, compliant, and aligned with corporate expectations

Partner with the Corporate Controller to address audit findings and risk areas

Coordinate with BU leaders and external auditors to ensure timely execution against audit deadlines

Business Performance Financial Insight

Provide deep visibility into business performance drivers including revenue trends, cost structures, and margins

Translate financial results into actionable insights that support leadership decision-making

Support leaders in evaluating investments, trade-offs, and operational strategies

Partner with FP A to ensure financial plans are grounded in operational reality

Alignment with Corporate Accounting Shared Services

Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards across assigned business units

Partner on complex or non-standard transactions, escalating to Corporate Controller as needed

Act as the bridge between business unit activity and enterprise financial requirements

Strategic Projects M A

Provide business unit oversight to key strategic projects, partnering with Tax, Legal, and other shared services groups

Lead and support M A activity, coordinating alignment across BU and shared services teams

Contribute to ERP governance and systems transformation initiatives, ensuring BU readiness and adoption

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a Controller or senior accounting leadership role

Experience with business unit or divisional accounting, including revenue recognition and cost management

Demonstrated ownership of Business Unit financial results, with a track record of holding teams to high standards and proactively resolving issues before escalation

Strong focus on financial integrity, internal controls, and risk mitigation, with adherence to GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements

Experience leading or supporting external and regulatory audit processes

Experience operating as a strategic finance leader who contributes to business decisions and anticipates challenges

Strong experience building relationships with cross-functional teams like Finance, Accounting, and Business Leadership, with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement through periods of change

Track record of driving improvements in processes, systems, and controls, including championing automation and standardization

Proficiency in ERP systems (Workday a strong plus), Microsoft Excel, and AI tools such as Claude

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-finance audiences

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Compensation:

This range reflects total cash compensation and is inclusive of bonus associated with this role. Equity may also be offered separately and not included in total cash compensation. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Total Cash Compensation Range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year (inclusive of bonus associated with this role)

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