Business Controller

Sika AG•Rutherford, NJ

10h•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Oversee the finance and accounting functions for the Building / Finishing Business Unit, a division of Sika Corp. Provide strategic guidance from a finance perspective as a member of the BU Building / Finishing Management Team. This role involves financial planning development, monitoring, and reporting.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills – ability to synthesize large amounts of financial data and utilizing business intelligence tools to uncover meaningful insights and opportunities
Leadership communication and executive presence - comfortable presenting to senior leaders and challenging and influencing decisions where appropriate
Strategic problem-solving - proficiency in piecing together various financial puzzle pieces to create comprehensive growth strategies and forecast potential scenarios
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
BS in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 8 - 10 years of progressive financial management experience

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Proficiency with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and oversee the annual budgeting process, as well as ongoing P&L forecasting to enable the business unit to deliver on key revenue and EBITDA targets
Collaborate with business unit leadership and department heads to provide insights into revenue growth, cost reduction, and capital investment
Monitor key EBITDA levers and provide recommendations on corrective actions to business unit leaders as necessary
Oversee development and distribution monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet). Perform variance analysis and though understanding of underlying cost drivers, provide forward-looking recommendations on resource allocation to achieve EBITDA targets
Partner with business leaders and department heads to identify and implement process improvements
Monitor compliance with key policies, internal controls and financial reporting as outlined in the Sika Controllers handbook.
Manage the month end close process for the business unit
Liaison for SAP matters relating to BU Building / Finishing.