About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
The Global Controller – Access Segment serves as a senior financial leader for Oshkosh Corporation’s Access segment, providing segment-wide accounting leadership for Oshkosh Corporation’s largest segment, with extensive manufacturing and commercial operations worldwide. This role leads a global accounting organization and has ultimate accountability for accurate financial reporting, strong internal control over financial reporting, statutory compliance and continuous improvement, supporting disciplined execution and scalable growth across a dynamic global business.
The Global Controller reports to the Access Segment Vice President of Finance and partners closely with segment leadership and the Corporate Controller’s office. The role is based in Hagerstown, Maryland, and supports the Access segment’s global businesses operating across regions with varying levels of accounting and process maturity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for all accounting activities across the Access segment, including general accounting, consolidations, internal control over financial reporting, and statutory reporting.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of segment financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and Oshkosh Corporation policies.
Oversee the Access segment’s global close, consolidation, and reporting processes; drive improvements in speed, quality, and consistency across regions.
Sustain and reinforce a culture of accountability, rigor, and integrity, with accurate accounting as a foundational priority.
Partner with the Segment CFO and leadership to support business decisions, growth initiatives, and operational performance.
Act as a primary liaison to Corporate Finance, ensuring alignment with enterprise accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to elevate accounting capability across regions with mixed process maturity, balancing standardization with local statutory and business requirements.
Develop, mentor, and retain a strong global accounting leadership team; build bench strength, succession capability, and long-term organizational resilience.
Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements across all jurisdictions.
Support acquisition and integration activities, including accounting due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration of acquired businesses.
Coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience in large, complex organizations.
CPA strongly preferred; equivalent senior-level accounting leadership experience will be considered.
Demonstrated success leading large, globally dispersed accounting teams.
Strong executive presence, communication skills, and professional judgment.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control over financial reporting.
Multinational experience overseeing international subsidiaries and diverse regulatory environments.
Additional Information
This role offers a combination of scale, visibility, and leadership impact, with potential for broader enterprise advancement or long-term influence within the Access segment. Domestic and international travel is expected.
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Pay Range:
$158,600.00 - $301,400.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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