Regional Controller Europe/ FD KRD(m/w/x)

# Regional Controller Europe/ FD KRD (m/w/d) **DE - Kleinreinsdorf (KRD)** | **Full time** ## Job Requirements **Job requirements** The Plant Controller will report to the ISC FP&A team, Regional Controller Europe & Canada on a ‘dotted line’ basis and will be managing the Local Finance team at Alkegen Kleinreinsdorf. The Individual will be working in a fast-paced environment, and with larger business operations organization (e.g. Operations, Finance & Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Shared Service Team, etc) **Responsibilities:** **Finance Planning & Analysis** Finance partner to the site Operations team: * Contribute to improving the competitiveness of our manufacturing through: * Influencing change, generating and confirming opportunities from Ad-hoc analysis, benchmark and trend analysis. * Continuously challenging the team towards being more efficient and saving costs. * Tracking performance and achievement. * Being forward-looking and bringing visibility on future performance. * Raising issues in a timely manner and proposing solutions. * Identifying opportunities to drive profitability and make recommendations to the leadership team. * Performing ROI when needed. Analysis of site performance: * Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story on drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results through: * Implementing the monthly plant reporting package that bridges financial results to prior year and plan. * Analyzing the monthly manufacturing variance to Standards and communicate results. * Participating in setting up the Company’s KPIs (including Operations KPI - utilization, Downtime, Yield, Claims, Safety…) and owning them. * Focusing on cost savings and tracking achievement in coordination with the Operations Team (Includes savings from Operations, WCM, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and SG&A). Budgeting and forecasting: * Develop and maintain the annual budget, forecasts, and financial strategic plans (5 years) that incorporate strategic business objectives and appropriate assumptions for functional areas in scope: * Set up the Operations Budget and rolling Forecast process (animate the process on site and communicate assumptions). * Prepare the weekly forecast. * Make sure standard costs are properly calculated and maintained. **Accounting:** Financial Reporting: * Ensure accurate recording of transactions as related to sales, payables, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, accruals and all other general accounting entries. * Own the entire closing process (both on local GAAP and U.S. GAAP). * Ensure timely and accurate closing. * Provide Corporate any necessary documents in support of external reporting required under local laws and credit agreements. * Enforce policies and standard operating procedures. * German holding company reconciliation and management. Controllership: * Manage, develop, train, coach, and evaluate the members of the finance and accounting departments. * Oversee all activities of the local Finance department that include but not limited to Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and preparation of statutory declarations working with Regional Controller. * Coordinate annual audits for local and group purposes. * Coordinate external income tax audits between Tax Authorities, Corporate Tax, and Tax Advisors. * Prepare tax reconciliations. * Ensure that the location accounting procedures are compliant with local regulation, corporate policies and procedures, and U.S. GAAP. * Comply with Internal Balance Sheet Review Policies and Internal Audit Process. * Complete Internal Representation Letter Process for the site. * Complete/Monitor Account Reconciliations Documents and Open Items Tracking. * Stay current with rules and regulations impacting the financial aspects of the business and improve knowledge and skills through on-going development. * Analyze and manage capital projects to ensure correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents, providing timely, thorough evaluation of all CARs (capital expenditures). * Support the Director, Regional Controller for the holding management (including filings, tax integration). Sarbanes Oxley: * Ensure a sound control environment in place to reach Sarbanes-Oxley requirements levels. AR / AP / Cash: * Ensure/Support efficient transactions consistent with company policy and vendor / customer terms. * Analyze and manage AR / AP process to ensure timely collection of cash and work to optimize working capital within the business. * Ongoing monitoring of liquidity. * Countersign checks issued by the site. **Other:** * Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules * Must be able to work extended hours when required * All other duties as assigned **Profile** * Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. * 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the accounting or finance environment. * Advanced knowledge of Accounting and Tax related legislation, regulations, and reporting procedures. * knowledge of US GAAP. * Fluent in German/English. * Good communication skills. * Experienced with Matrix Organizations and multinational companies. * High level of commitment and flexibility. * Must demonstrate strong leadership skills. * A high level of organizational skills plus being very detailed oriented are critical for this position. * Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our processes and displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary. * Proficient in use of MS Office products. * Experienced handling of an ERP system. (Experience with SAP is an advantage). * Independent, structured, and team-oriented way of working. * Experience in SOX 404 Compliance is an advantage.