Finance Director, Regional Controller - USA

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range:

$169,300.00 - $282,300.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. 

Job Title: Finance Director, Regional Controller - USA

Location: Lake Forest/Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid 3 days a week in office)

*Due to the hybrid nature of the position, a successful candidate will currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance (<50 miles) of the Lake Forest, CA office.

The job

As the Director, Regional Controller reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance for the Americas, you will oversee all accounting operations and processes for our US legal entities. Through your leadership of the team, you will drive excellence in financial reporting and ensure all deadlines are met with precision. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the financial strategy of our US software business, contributing directly to our continued success in the industrial software sector.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end controllership for the US region, with full accountability for the integrity of the US trial balance (P&L, balance sheet, and key reserves) across US legal entities. 

Essential requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and success with accountable experience in a Controller role as well as comfort working in a global organization with central finance sub functions and shared service centers
• Direct working knowledge of accounting regulations, particularly IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606. 

Desired skills

• CPA or similar professional designation. Experience with a Big 4/Public Accounting firm is advantageous.

• Strong communication skills to be able to engage with key stakeholders including the VP Finance Americas, other global leaders within Finance and key members of the Americas Commercial team. 
• Proficiency in one or more ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion) and financial reporting tools  
• Operate with speed of execution with the drive to execute to timelines. Experience in the Software industry. 

• Strong organization skills to be able to fully leverage the team across both operational and transformational aspects of the role ​​

    

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

USA Benefits include:

Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.