Business Unit Controller

About the Role

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Business Unit Controller to oversee the financial health and strategic planning of a key business unit. This role involves turning numbers into strategy, driving financial performance, and acting as a trusted advisor to business unit leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all financial operations of the assigned business unit, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to optimize performance and achieve financial targets.
• Lead and participate in cross-departmental collaborations to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
• Develop and implement strong internal controls and financial processes.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and profitability assessments.
• Present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance activities for the business unit.
• Apply managerial accounting principles to guide decision-making and performance measurement.
• Contribute to global financial thinking.
• Ensure effective information management practices within the finance function.
• Support financial accuracy and compliance using audit advisory tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in financial software and systems: Acorn Systems Corporate Perform, CCH ProSystem fx, and Intuit QuickBooks.
• Experience with audit advisory tools such as Methodware ProAudit Advisor.
• Experience with Brentmark Estate Planning Quick.
• Understanding of managerial accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Proven experience in a financial control or managerial accounting role, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles and practices.
• Sage Platinum for Windows (PFW) is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong business writing and professional presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate across departments.
• A customer-focused approach.
• An understanding of global thinking in a financial context.
• A strong commitment to information management best practices.