Director, Segment Controller

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.

Would you like to use your finance experience in a highly visible role to make a difference? We are looking for a Segment Controller to join our Corporate Finance team! In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Toys, Games, Licensing, and Entertainment Segment Accounting team, assessing technical accounting impacts, identifying efficient accounting and business processes, and overseeing continuous improvement. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Segment Controller is a highly visible role, supporting accounting, finance and business. Success in this role requires being driven and innovative, with a strong work ethic and a leadership style characterized by a straightforward style, approachability, a team orientation, and collaboration!

Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro’s temporary location in Boston, MA.

A day in the life of the Segment Controller:

• Lead the day-to-day accounting of certain revenue and other accounting activities globally across Hasbro.
• Own and communicate the segment financial results including balance sheet analysis and supporting Finance on the P&L analysis.
• Serve as the accounting liaison for the Business/Commercial Finance, and act as the primary point of contact for segment business-related communications with the Technical Accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization efforts across the global accounting and finance organization to ensure complete and accurate segment financial results.
• Provide overall support and analysis to executive management by investigating accounting questions, issues, and judgments and by partnering with team members from other business divisions to assist with accounting questions.
• Act as a key liaison to the external auditors to assist in their completion of an efficient audit.
• Oversee the timely completion of local statutory financial statements.
• Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting and reporting implications.
• Complete ad hoc projects assigned by senior management, including analysis of business operations, proposed accounting treatment, or other accounting and finance-related matters.

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience and/or public company experience. Big 4 experience preferred.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
• Reviews performance and progress on a regular basis to ensure the team is achieving results.
• Demonstrated success in the development of staff and others toward improved skills, independence, and self-initiative.
• Ability to earn trust and credibility within the organization, and capable of developing effective business relationships with all members of the company’s senior leadership team.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make sound business decisions.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $149,600
• Pay Range End: $224,400

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements, and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time and holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving and Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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