Director Assistant Controller

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview
The Assistant Controller reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller and is responsible for the Company’s overall accounting, internal control, and financial reporting activities. This role partners with corporate, segment, and regional finance teams to ensure compliance and drive solutions to complex accounting matters. The position requires strong leadership presence and oversight of a global team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the Company’s financial reporting process, including consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (US GAAP), statutory reporting, and benefit plan audits

• Manage accounting policies, including monitoring new pronouncements and implementing updates; report implications to the Audit Committee

• Oversee technical accounting research, transaction analysis, and development of position papers for complex business activities

• Supervise the monthly and quarterly close processes in partnership with Record-to-Report, Costing, and FP&A teams

• Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration efforts, including purchase accounting and SEC reporting (e.g., Form 8-K)

• Ensure effective climate-related disclosures in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee

• Partner with internal audit, costing, and global finance teams to enhance accounting and internal control processes

• Manage external audit relationships, including audit coordination, PBC reviews, and resolution of complex accounting matters

• Oversee SOX 404 compliance, including design, implementation, testing, and remediation of internal controls

• Lead and develop a global team of corporate reporting professionals and manage third-party SOX resources

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting

• CPA certification

• 14+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in public accounting with publicly traded, multinational companies

• 12+ years of direct people management experience

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance

• Strong expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO 2013 framework, and internal control design and execution

• Proven ability to communicate complex accounting positions and collaborate across functions

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated leadership within large, matrixed organizations

• Experience supporting acquisitions and complex transaction accounting

• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership

• Experience leading global finance teams and cross-functional initiatives

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $225,000 - $245,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.