Controller - US Tariffs, Customs Duties & Supply Chain

Hilti, Inc. • Plano, TX

35d

About The Position

This role focuses on financial oversight of U.S. import tariffs, customs duties, and supply chain costs. The controller will act as a bridge between finance, logistics, customs compliance, and operations, ensuring accurate forecasting, accounting, and analysis of landed costs (tariffs, freight, duties, brokerage, etc.) This role requires both analytical rigor and operational understanding, combining financial control with a strong grasp of international trade cost structures and customs processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Supply Chain Management, required
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, cost control, or trade finance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tariffs, custom duties, and Import/Export processes
• Advanced excel and financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and import data systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex tariff and customs data into business insights
• Collaborative mindset - comfortable working across finance, operations, and compliance function
• Up to 25% domestic travel, required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• CPA, CMA, or customers broker certification a plus
• Experience in the manufacturing, distribution, or logistics-driven industry preferred
• Exposure to duty optimization, trade compliance tools, or global supply chain finance preferred
• Strong financial discipline combined with operational curiosity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees