Finance Controller

KONE

Finance Controller managing financial reporting and compliance for KONE operations in the US. Leading a team to ensure integrity and accuracy in financial processes and reporting.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLisle • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $179,200 - $235,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for US legal entities
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
Review and approve key journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting adjustments
Partner with Business Controllers and FP&A to support financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, internal policies, and statutory requirements
Own balance sheet governance and reconciliation quality across key accounts
Oversee operational accounting activities including payroll, treasury, fixed assets, intercompany; for P2P, and O2C processes – to the extent it impacts the Balance Sheet.
Ensure subledgers reconcile accurately to the General Ledger
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, process gaps, and reporting risks
Drive a strong “zero-surprise” controllership environment
Lead external and internal audit activities for US entities
Maintain strong internal controls across financial reporting and accounting operations
Ensure audit readiness, compliance, and appropriate supporting documentation
Partner with Shared Services and global finance teams to ensure high-quality execution of accounting and reporting activities
Drive automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives across finance operations
Support finance transformation and systems enhancement initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Partner with Treasury and business leaders to support liquidity management and cash flow optimization
Oversee cash-related accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related balance sheet accounts
Support working capital governance including oversight of AR aging, AP balances, unapplied cash, and intercompany settlements
Ensure financial impacts of foreign exchange and hedge accounting activities are appropriately reflected where applicable
Oversee all payroll accounting activities across salary, field, and hourly payroll environments
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for wages, incentives, commissions, bonus accruals, stock compensation, benefits, and related employee costs
Ensure payroll-related balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported
Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services teams to resolve accounting issues and improve payroll accounting processes
Support payroll-related audits, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations
Drive process automation and operational improvements across payroll accounting activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, audit, or finance operations experience
Experience leading teams within a multinational or large corporate environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred
Strong knowledge of: IFRS and financial reporting principles
General Ledger and financial close processes
Balance sheet reconciliations and controls
Financial statement analysis and reporting
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Blackline) preferred
Advanced Excel and analytical skills required
Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or Power Automate is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingbalance sheet reconciliationfinancial statement analysisauditIFRSUS GAAPfinancial close processespayroll accountingprocess automationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingcoachingprocess improvement

Certifications

CPABachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance