THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you ready to bring your extensive corporate accounting leadership experience to a growing organization?
• Do you enjoy developing, improving, and leading a global team while improving processes, and systems?
• Are you a performance-based leader and business partner accustomed to setting and meeting goals for the organization and your team?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Jedson Engineering is a fast-growing, privately owned, multidisciplinary engineering firm committed to building a world-class team and serving clients. The firm provides end-to-end project delivery for clients across the chemical, food and beverage, consumer products, power, pulp and paper, metals, cement, and life sciences sectors. Jedson brings together engineering, procurement, project management, and construction management expertise under one unified model.

They are expanding globally through strategic growth, acquisition, and innovation in engineering excellence. Their culture is focused on long-term relationships, exceptional technical execution, and building teams that challenge conventional thinking while delivering practical, result-driven solutions. 

This position is at the corporate office in Cincinnati, Ohio and onsite full-time.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Global Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the global financial foundation supports growth with integrity, precision, and vision. This role will lead global financial operations and ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable accounting practices across the global footprint including Jedson Med SAL, JEPR LLC Puerto Rico, and emerging Canadian, European, and Middle Eastern entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will manage all global accounting, consolidation, and compliance activities while strengthening the financial infrastructure to support continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in project-based environments, and proven leadership in building global financial controls. The Global Controller will be responsible for the following:

 Global Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across global operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, (IFRS where applicable) and local statutory requirements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for all non-US entities, ensuring timely consolidation into corporate financials.
• Develop and maintain global internal control frameworks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency of financial data.
• Partner with the CFO to produce detailed variance analyses, revenue forecasts, and board-level reporting for global performance.
• Support corporate budgeting, pro forma forecasting, and capital planning for all global locations.

Global Operations & Compliance

• Manage accounting operations for Jedson Med SAL, JEPR LLC Puerto Rico, and future European subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with all local tax, labor, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external legal and audit partners to manage local filings, registrations, and statutory audits.
• Oversee foreign exchange exposure, global treasury, and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and local tax strategies in coordination with external tax advisors.

Project Accounting & Cost Control

• Partner closely with operations, human resources, and project controls to ensure accurate project cost allocation, direct billing, and revenue recognition across time-and-materials and fixed-fee projects.
• Partner with project controls to provide financial insight into project profitability, labor utilization, and margin performance by geography, discipline, and client.
• Standardize project coding, billing structures, and reporting across global offices to ensure consistent visibility of cost and revenue performance.
• Monitor and analyze cost-per-hire and project labor trends to support financial planning and headcount forecasting.

Leadership & Systems Integration

• Lead and develop the global accounting team, promoting collaboration and accountability across U.S. and global finance functions.
• Partner with HR and IT to improve ADP Workforce Now, payroll integrations, and ERP alignment across entities.
• Evaluate and enhance ERP and accounting tools for global scalability.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce financial risk.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including experience in a multinational or project-based organization (engineering, construction, or professional services preferred). 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Exposure to IFRS and global accounting standards required.
• Demonstrated experience with global consolidations, intercompany accounting, multi-currency environments, and foreign subsidiary management.
• Strong understanding of direct-billing, labor cost allocation, and project-based financial structures.
• Proficient in ERP systems (Deltek, NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/Power BI analysis.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity and accountability: Upholds strong governance and ethical standards.
• Global mindset: Understands cultural and regulatory nuances of global business.
• Analytical and strategic insight: Connects financial results to operational and business drivers.
• Compliance leadership: Ensures all entities meet statutory, tax, and reporting obligations.
• Operational collaboration: Works cross-functionally with human resources, operations, and project controls.

THE PAYOFF

• Make an impact: Step into a senior leadership role where your financial insights directly shape company strategy and results.
• Build for the future: Lead the development of scalable, compliant financial systems that grow with the business.
• Rewarding package: Enjoy a competitive total compensation and benefits package.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you are drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to apply.