Financial Controller (m/w/d)
Salzkotten, NW, DE
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Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Close & Reporting
- Prepare, review and finalize monthly financial statements
- Manage month-end close per corporate calendar
- Submit reporting packages and supporting schedules
- Perform reconciliations and GL activities
- Provide variance analysis and KPIs
- Prepare workpapers and ad hoc analysis
- Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with Corporate Policies, SOX, US GAAP
- Support internal/external audits
- Maintain internal controls and documentation
- Coordinate statutory filings and reporting
- Support balance sheet and P&L reviews
- Accounting Operations
- Oversee general ledger and accounting systems
- Ensure inventory costing and accuracy
- Perform and review accounting transactions
- Support treasury cash flow forecasting
- Work with local consultants
- Process & Systems
- Drive process improvements
- Optimize ERP/reporting tools
- Support ERP implementations
- Establish accounting processes
- Business Partnering
- Provide financial insights
- Support decision-making
- Analyze costs and performance
- Support CapEx planning
- Deliver metrics to leadership
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate close
- Compliance with SOX/audits
- Accuracy of reporting
- Control effectiveness
- Process improvements
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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5–8 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance role, including experience leading teams
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Knowledge of US GAAP and HGB
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Experience with financial close and reporting processes
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Exposure to SOX compliance and audit requirements
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Hands-on experience with SAP
- Full professional proficiency in English and German
Preffered Qualifications:
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CPA or MBA
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Cost accounting experience
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ERP experience (SAP/Dynamics)
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Experience with OneStream or similar financial consolidation and reporting tools
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Familiarity with B7 or other local ERP systems is a plus
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Process improvement experience
- Experience in a similar industry is an advantage
Competencies:
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Detail oriented
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Strong communication skills
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Problem-solving mindset
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Ownership mindset
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Ability to manage multiple priorities
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Cultural competency and ability to work effectively in a global environment
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Flexibility to support business needs during month-end and year-end closing periods
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