Senior Vice President Finance, Corporate Controller

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Why join us? 
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

About this opportunity

The SVP Finance Corporate Controller is a key member of MillerKnoll’s Finance leadership team, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. This role provides strategic direction and operational leadership across global accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance and corporate travel while leading a high-performing finance team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive team on financial matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and complex transactions
• Lead the development and execution of the global accounting strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Legal, and Operations to drive enterprise-wide financial initiatives and optimize capital structure.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to support scalability and efficiency.

Accounting & Reporting

·Oversee all global accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting.

·Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with all regulations.

·Lead quarterly communications with the Audit Committee on accounting and reporting matters.

·Manage the consolidation of global financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework.
• Support enterprise risk assessment processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements globally.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely and successful audits with minimal findings.

Systems, Processes & Transformation

• Drive automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes and systems.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives to support scalability, digital innovation, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance reporting accuracy, speed, and insight.

Talent & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing team, mentoring and developing talent to achieve organizational goals in a globally distributed finance team.
• Create people strategies including organizational structure, attract and hire strong talent, create succession plans and lead an engaged team.
• Drive a culture of creativity, accountability, and performance within the finance organization.
• Serve as a role model for MillerKnoll’s values and leadership principles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior finance executive in a global, matrixed organization.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in global, multibillion-dollar organizations.
• Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success leading in highly matrixed, complex environments with diverse geographies, cultures, and business models.
• Experience in both strategic and operational finance, including M&A, capital markets, and transformation leadership.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity and commitment to ethical financial stewardship.
• Travel required up to 30% of time

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.