Global Controller
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LocationNorfolk, VA; Charlotte, NC
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentFinance
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
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Strategic leadership and oversight of global controllership, financial reporting, accounting operations, technical accounting, tax, and revenue accounting functions
Reporting directly to the CFO
Leads worldwide accounting operations across North America, Europe, and South America
Ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
Provides financial leadership, governance oversight, and technical expertise
Drives financial transformation through process modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Builds and develops a high-performing global accounting organization
Leads all aspects of global accounting functions, including general ledger, consolidations, reconciliations, multi-entity/multi-currency international accounting, and governance
Drives financial close processes and ensures timely/accurate monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements
Champions accounting system enhancements, ERP optimizations, and automation tools to streamline financial reporting and close cycles
Oversees SEC reporting processes including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
Leads development of segment reporting, critical accounting estimates, and required financial statement disclosures
Provides leadership and oversight for technical accounting matters (complex transactions, acquisitions, goodwill, derivatives, hedging, new business initiatives)
Develops, maintains, and communicates accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and leads implementation of new accounting standards
Oversees accounting for finance receivables and revenue recognition (ASC Topic 326 / CECL)
Leads revenue accounting governance practices
About the company
We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.
Position Summary:
This role serves as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Company’s global controllership, financial reporting, accounting operations, technical accounting, tax, and revenue accounting functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role leads worldwide accounting operations across North America, Europe, and South America, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
As a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, the Global Controller provides financial leadership, governance oversight, and technical expertise to support organizational growth and enterprise decision-making. Beyond maintaining accounting excellence, this leader drives financial transformation through process modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives while building and developing a high-performing global accounting organization. The role is critical in ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting framework, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the successful execution of strategic business objectives.
Global Controllership & Accounting Operations:
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Lead all aspects of global accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, consolidations, reconciliations, multi-entity and multi-currency international accounting, and governance framework.
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Drive the financial close processes and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
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Champion accounting system enhancements, ERP optimizations, and automation tools to streamline financial reporting and close cycles.
External Reporting & SEC Compliance:
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Oversee SEC reporting processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
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Lead development of segment reporting, critical accounting estimates, and required financial statement disclosures.
Technical & Revenue Accounting:
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Provide leadership and oversight for technical accounting matters, including complex transactions, acquisitions, goodwill, derivatives, hedging activities, and new business initiatives.
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Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
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Oversee accounting for finance receivables and revenue recognition (ASC Topic 326 / CECL).
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Lead revenue accounting governance practices.