Global Controller

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Controller to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

The Global Controller will lead the companys global accounting function. Reporting to the Group CFO this highly visible leadership role will be responsible for financial reporting technical accounting audit governance M&A integration and private equity reporting. The Global Controller will also ensure robust financial policies and procedures are in place enabling accurate timely and compliant reporting across Salutes expanding global operations.

Salary: $130-$160k/yr

Schedule: 8am-5pm CST Monday-Friday

Candidates must be located in the Chicago IL area and willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee global accounting operations including general ledger consolidations revenue recognition project accounting intercompany payroll and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage corporate overhead accounting including tracking analysis and strategic allocation of corporate expenses to business units.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity and consistency in financial reporting across entities and functions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial policies accounting procedures and internal documentation in line with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Governance & Financial Oversight

• Lead the monthly close process including balance sheet reviews reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Implement and manage a strong internal control environment ensuring financial governance and audit readiness.
• Support SOX readiness or equivalent control frameworks for private company environments.
• Drive the development and enforcement of global accounting standards and operational compliance policies.

Private Equity & Strategic Finance

• Serve as a key finance liaison to Salutes private equity sponsors supporting investor reporting covenant compliance and board materials.
• Lead purchase price accounting (PPA) and post-acquisition integration activities for all M&A transactions.
• Support the CFO and corporate development team with due diligence deal structuring and integration strategy.

Audit External Reporting & Financial Relationships

• Manage all aspects of the annual external audit including coordination with audit firms and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation of the annual report and ensure accuracy of financial disclosures and compliance with investor expectations.
• Lead all debt covenant reporting and manage communications with lenders and financial institutions.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and support treasury activities including cash management working capital and financing initiatives.

Systems Processes & Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing global accounting team emphasizing talent development accountability and performance.
• Identify and drive process improvements finance transformation initiatives and ERP system optimization (e.g. Sage).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A Tax Legal HR and Operations to support decision-making and ensure alignment of financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 15 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience including within public practice facilities management multi-entity global or project-based businesses
• Deep expertise in US GAAP technical accounting financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience in private equitybacked companies and managing complex investor and lender reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead M&A financial integration and execute on purchase price accounting
• Demonstrated success in establishing and enforcing accounting policies corporate cost allocation models and governance frameworks
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred ideally with a Big 4 or large regional firm background
• Excellent communication executive presence and leadership skills with a hands-on and collaborative mindset
• Strong systems experience (e.g. Sage Intacct) and process automation tools

Why Salute

• Join a mission-critical fast-growing company shaping the future of global data center infrastructure services
• Lead and scale a core function with direct impact on growth strategy and investor outcomes
• Competitive compensation equity opportunity and the ability to work in a flexible high-performance environment
• Collaborate with an experienced leadership team and play a key role in a transformative phase of company growth

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions or receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Human Resources department atfor more information.