Business Controller, North America

Bang & Olufsen • New York City, NY

10h • $105,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join B&O in this new Business Controller position, working as part of a collaborative team that supports our Americas Region. Being a vital link between local markets and Group functions you will support the local Sales & Marketing organization on finance-related matters as well as overseeing the budgeting and forecasting for one of Bang & Olufsen’s key growth markets. Key responsibilities Reliable and accurate budgeting and forecasting within the respective area of support. Prepare budget and forecasts in close collaboration with the local Sales & Marketing organizations - follow up on forecasts and ensure the appropriate gap analysis. Supporting best possible allocation of marketing and other resources in the local markets and business areas Oversee monthly follow up on revenue, margins, costs, and investments. Support Global Accounting team with month-end closing. Be local support on procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes in collaboration with the Global Business Services team Develop business cases for new initiatives (store openings or takeovers, campaigns, etc.) Prepare ad hoc in-depth financial analysis for markets and management. Identify gaps in existing tools and processes to optimize, inside- and outside EMEA and facilitate the improvement of these areas What you bring We are primarily seeking someone with the financial ‘tool-box’ and experience as a Business Controller. Additionally, this person needs to be a comprehensive communicator, able to translate financial data to a wide range of stakeholders internationally. Moreover, you bring: More than 5 years of experience within Business Controlling, Financial Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis Experience of controlling within Sales & Marketing, Retail or Luxury Comprehensive communication skills – and ability to communicate with stakeholders with varying degrees of financial knowledge Highly collaborative, proactively working with colleagues across various functions and cultural backgrounds. Flexible and responsive, able to navigate ambiguity. Fluency in English is a mandatory. M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in economics, finance or a related field IT skills – working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and PowerBI. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage but is not a prerequisite for the position. What we offer You will be one of a team of 2 Business Controllers in the US and 4 Business Controllers in Europe. You will have dual reporting lines, reporting both to local Market Director for East Coast US & Canada (based in NYC) as well as reporting to the Head of Finance & Commercial Operations, EMEA and Americas (Based in Denmark). The team supports the regional Sales & Marketing teams as finance business partners as well as with various tasks that support and improve the day-to-day operations within the EMEA and Americas regions. With approximately 1,000 employees, Bang & Olufsen is an agile company that gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe in mutual respect and with a unique pool of people coming from +55 countries we aim to build a more inclusive workplace to grow as professionals and as a company and remain innovative. Compensation : $105,000 - $125,000 per year Pension/401(k): Eligible for enrolment and participation in the Company’s 401(k). The Company matches Employee’s contributions up to a maximum of 6% after 6 months of employment. Insurances: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee contributes a percentage towards monthly premiums, which are subject to changes from year to year. Holiday : 4 weeks’ paid vacation per year (20 days). 6 paid sick days per year Company discount : Up to 65% on specific products, active after 3 months of employment Location : New York City (Manhattan), NY. Start date : As soon as possible. Travel : Approx. 5% How to apply Submit your CV and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than 15th March 2026 . We encourage you to apply as soon as possible; this advert could be close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. At Bang & Olufsen, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We encourage applicants to focus on their qualifications, skills, and experience when submitting their CVs. Please refrain from including personal information such as photographs. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. If you see yourself in the position and believe you have the potential to support build B&O's future, even if you don't meet all the requirements, we sincerely encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our TA Specialist, Desislava Gatovska on [email protected] . Please do not send your CV and application to this e-mail directly as these will not be taken into consideration. Read more about our recruitment process and explore your career opportunities within Bang & Olufsen here . Bang & Olufsen has for more than 100 years developed luxury audio products that change moods and inspire minds. With offices in Denmark (headquartered in Struer) and the rest of the world, Bang & Olufsen is determined to create products that push the boundaries of audio technology. To this day, every product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design and unrivalled craftmanship.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience within Business Controlling, Financial Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis
• Experience of controlling within Sales & Marketing, Retail or Luxury
• Comprehensive communication skills – and ability to communicate with stakeholders with varying degrees of financial knowledge
• Highly collaborative, proactively working with colleagues across various functions and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible and responsive, able to navigate ambiguity.
• Fluency in English is a mandatory.
• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in economics, finance or a related field
• IT skills – working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and PowerBI.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage but is not a prerequisite for the position.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and accurate budgeting and forecasting within the respective area of support.
• Prepare budget and forecasts in close collaboration with the local Sales & Marketing organizations - follow up on forecasts and ensure the appropriate gap analysis.
• Supporting best possible allocation of marketing and other resources in the local markets and business areas
• Oversee monthly follow up on revenue, margins, costs, and investments.
• Support Global Accounting team with month-end closing.
• Be local support on procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes in collaboration with the Global Business Services team
• Develop business cases for new initiatives (store openings or takeovers, campaigns, etc.)
• Prepare ad hoc in-depth financial analysis for markets and management.
• Identify gaps in existing tools and processes to optimize, inside- and outside EMEA and facilitate the improvement of these areas

Benefits

• Eligible for enrolment and participation in the Company’s 401(k). The Company matches Employee’s contributions up to a maximum of 6% after 6 months of employment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee contributes a percentage towards monthly premiums, which are subject to changes from year to year.
• 4 weeks’ paid vacation per year (20 days).
• 6 paid sick days per year
• Up to 65% on specific products, active after 3 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level