Our Company
At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve
business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
The Americas Regional Controller is responsible for managing a team of 39 people across 9 countries tasked with ensuring the integrity of Teradata’s financial results and managing internal controls. The Americas Region generates over $1.0 billion in total revenue and comprises 58% of Teradata’s total business. The Optimus Prime project will result in the Americas Region absorbing two large Corporate organizations increasing the number of US transactions by 32%. The Americas Region Controller is also the Global Process Owner for Fixed Asset and Intercompany Accounting. This position plays a strategic role in driving our Finance Transformation across the United States, Canada and LATAM region as well as Teradata Ireland (GSL), and globally for Fixed Assets and Intercompany Accounting.
Key areas of responsibility of the Americas Region Controller team include:
- Overall management of the accounting function for the Americas Region.
- Member of CAO Leadership Team. Works closely with VP of Finance, Worldwide and Americas GTM, and Planning directors to support all accounting needs. Partner closely with other functions including Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, etc.
- Lead and maintain a highly qualified, diverse, and responsive team to establish and execute strategy to deliver objectives, policies, and processes to perform all Americas Region accounting functions.
- Attract, develop, and retain key people and have robust succession planning.
- Main point of contact at regional level for all reporting and compliance related inquiries.
- Act as regional lead/sponsor for key corporate initiatives.
- Manage local implementation of new systems and systems enhancements.
- Establish and monitor key quality metrics (Balance Sheet reconciliations, statutory audit adjustments, undiscovered due diligence issues, etc.)
- Participate in strategic corporate projects (like Optimus Prime) to provide field experience to validate corporate initiatives, develop plans, allocate team members for special assignments, highlight issues, and provide solutions.
- Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems. Look beyond existing methodologies and practices in own area to define and resolve.
Accounting Systems & Month and Quarter End Close Process
- Manage accounting functions using systems including ERP, Workday, HFM, IDW, etc. to produce accurate, timely and useful financial information.
- Manage month end close process
- Manage process to report monthly results to Corporate Consolidations on a timely and accurate basis.
- Work to minimize post close adjustments.
- Manage process to complete all supplemental reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
Managing Internal Controls
- Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies including appropriate journal approval levels.
- Manage region risk review process
- Manage process for completing supplemental balance sheet reporting and analysis, flux analysis, deferred revenue roll-forward, etc.
- Lead monthly Trial Balance Reviews
- Conduct monthly results review with Planning staff.
- Monitor systems for accuracy and completeness in processing transactions.
- Safeguard company sensitive information/assets from unauthorized users.
Account Reconciliation Coordination
- Manage process to review and certify accuracy, validity, and completeness of account reconciliations in AssureNet/Cadency.
- Mange process to identify and monitor reconciling items until they are resolved.
- Manage process to conduct quarterly Quality Assurance review to ensure balance sheet reconciliation process is being properly executed.
Financial Support
- Prepare Annual Financial plan and monthly Financial Outlook for $1.9M Americas Region Controller organization. Manage expenses accordingly.
- Provide financial support to Business Unit and other infrastructure departments as necessary.
Local Country Accounting
- Manage process for all statutory accounting requirements, audits, restatements, etc.
- Manage process for US GAAP to local statutory reconciliations.
- Manage collections process in all 6 LATAM countries.
- Manage complex outsourcing arrangements.
- Manage LATAM payroll accounting process.
- Work with Order Management Group to perform local invoicing process.
- Responsible for local compliance with Teradata accounting policies.
- Create and maintain an environment of strict adherence to Teradata’s internal control policies and ethical business practices in all Americas countries.
- Establishing and liquidating legal entities.
- The Regional Controllership also has local responsibility for assisting with other functions including Tax, A/P, T&E and HR.
Who You’ll Work With
As the Americas Regional Controller, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership across Teradata’s global ecosystem. You will be a key member of the CAO Leadership Team. The role will be responsible for all accounting functions and aspects of the Americas Region including preparing financials statements in accordance with US GAAP requirements, statutory country financial statements in CLA, and payroll while partnering directly with the Accounting Share Service Centers, VP of Finance, Worldwide and Americas GTM.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
- University (Bachelor’s) Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related Business discipline and MBA (preferred).
- 20 + years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or Finance-related specialties, cross functional projects.
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, (preferred)
- Regular travel to Americas Region countries, India and Ireland as needed. Travel is estimated at 10-15%.
What You’ll Bring
- Preferred CPA or Chartered Accountant.
- Highly Ethical Individual
- With a history of leading teams of at least 20 full time employees.
- With experience in CLA Countries in an environment with a large ERP solution (preferably Oracle Fusion).
Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace flexibility because we trust our people to decide how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about your ability to thrive personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that celebrates all people.
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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.