Corporate Accounting & Global Finance Services Leader

Lonza•Morristown, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Legal Entity responsible for US and Canada oversees the financial integrity and compliance of the CHI’s Platform’s US and Canadian legal entities, ensuring accurate reporting under the applicable GAAP standards. They support the financial close process, review financial statements, and maintain strong internal controls. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and takes accountability for filings with authorities. They coordinate closely with Group Tax, Legal, Treasury and audit teams. Other key stakeholders involve Regional Controlling and Global Business Service Teams. Acting as the primary finance owner of the legal entity, this person provides oversight on risk, governance and financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar discipline.
Highly experienced in an international environment, preferably a global operating company.
SAP experience or similar ERP working experience.
Sound and transparent track record as the financial professional is a must.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and positively impact peers and colleagues.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Agile professional able to manage through changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely periodical close processes for the entities within scope, in alignment with the Regional Business Controlling Teams and Shared Service Teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP standards (Group & Local).
Ensure compliance with US regulatory requirements (federal, state, local).
Act as the primary contact for group and local auditors for entities within scope.
Ensure timely and high-quality preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax returns (federal and state) in close collaboration with the Group Tax Team, external providers and internal teams.
Oversee liquidity, funding, dividends and capital movements for the legal entities in scope, in alignment with the Treasury Team.
Manage the ICS process to enhance the control quality as the overall coordinator for Internal Control System for the legal entities within scope.
Meet all the ICS KPIs defined by Corporate Compliance.
Support Corporate Finance Teams to drive for process standardization, automation and streamline, including the SSC build-up.
Support strategic Platform projects (where applicable).