Global Controller, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

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As a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, you will lead the U.S. Accounts Payable team and provide functional direction for global Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within our Finance Shared Service Center. You will ensure accurate, consistent accounting practices while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to strengthen processes and resolve complex issues. You will also help maintain a strong internal control environment and support key audit activities. This position gives you the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide financial operations and drive meaningful improvements in how Polaris manages cash flow and financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead U.S. Accounts Payable and provide functional leadership for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within the Finance Shared Services Center
  • Drive process improvements across Procure to Pay and Order to Cash, including enhancements to tools, systems, and workflows
  • Build strong partnerships with Controllers, Managers, and cross‑functional teams across business units, functions, and geographies
  • Resolve escalated issues that require higher‑level expertise or decision‑making
  • Review and approve monthly account reconciliations
  • Analyze Service Level Agreements and performance metrics to ensure service commitments are met
  • Support internal and external audit activities
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment, including execution of controls and approval of bank account validations
  • Attract, lead, and develop team members, ensuring clear goals, effective resource allocation, and strong performance
  • Participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Minimum 8 years of finance or accounting experience
  • Experience leading Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable teams
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with global teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft tools; MAPICS experience is a plus
  • Proven ability to work with and influence cross‑functional teams
  • Global travel required
  • This position is not eligible for sponsorship
  • There is no relocation available for this position

Nice-to-haves

  • MAPICS experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
  • At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
  • Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
  • In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
  • Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
  • Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
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