Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller - Stamford, CT
ABOUT ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. ISG partners with commercial and public-sector clients to achieve operational excellence and faster growth, serving more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ISG has more than 1,500 professionals operating in more than 20 countries.
Position Overview
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ISG is seeking a highly accomplished executive to lead its global accounting organization and financial controllership function based in Stamford, CT. Reporting to the CFO, this role owns the integrity of the company's financial statements, public-company reporting, internal controls, tax oversight, regulatory compliance, accounting operations and financial systems. As a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, Audit Committee, Board and external auditors, this leader will scale the finance function and build a high-performing global team. This position is based in Stamford, Connecticut, and requires daily, in-office presence; currently the schedule is Monday-Thursday in office; most Fridays WFH
Key Responsibilities
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Lead ISG's global accounting function and controllership operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable and receivables, payroll accounting, fixed assets, tax compliance, intercompany accounting, multi-entity consolidation and all close processes
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Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC and SOX requirements and statutory and local reporting standards
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Own public-company reporting and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy, S-8 and Form 4 filings, earnings releases and scripts, and Board/Audit Committee reporting materials
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Direct technical accounting, policy and governance for complex transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, integrations, new business initiatives and other strategic matters
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Own the internal-control framework and SOX program, including audit readiness, external and internal audit coordination, issue remediation, compliance monitoring and financial-risk management
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Lead, mentor and develop a globally distributed accounting and finance team; establish consistent policies, controls, performance standards, service delivery, succession planning and professional development across regions
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Partner across FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, IT and Operations and drive finance modernization through automation, AI/RPA, analytics, improved data quality and scalable processes that enhance close speed, reporting accuracy and decision support
Required Skillsets
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15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including executive-level responsibility in a publicly traded company or complex global organization and leading a global team; prior experience as a CAO, Global Controller, or equivalent leader
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ERP leadership experience is required, (currently using NetSuite) , spanning financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, close management, controls, audit support, integrations, workflow automation, system enhancements and business-process optimization
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Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX, financial disclosures, consolidations, internal controls, technical accounting, external audit, tax compliance, with the judgment to manage complex accounting and regulatory matters
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Proven global-team leadership and executive presence, including success influencing senior stakeholders, communicating with Board and Audit Committee audiences, developing talent and leading transformation across multiple geographies and business units
Preferred Experience
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Professional services and consulting experience
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Technology, staffing or human-capital businesses
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M&A and integrations; international accounting operations
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Tax and treasury partnership
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ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Workday Financials
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Advanced automation and financial analytics
First-Year Success Measures
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Strengthen the global CAO and controllership function; accelerate close, reporting and compliance; enhance controls and governance; deliver measurable automation and reporting-quality improvements; and build a high-performing finance organization positioned to support ISG's growth
Education
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Active CPA required
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
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Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
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At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
The duties and responsibilities described in this position description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional duties may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the position may change as necessitated by business demands.
