VP, Controlling, Area US
About The Position
This role manages the group reporting process for the Area USA. The VP, Controlling will transfer know-how and experience about administrative procedures, internal controls, and share best practices. They will establish and fulfill required standards of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in administrative and financial processes, aiming for harmonization and continuous improvement. This position supports the Area Manager & Regional Controller in all financial topics by providing analysis and improvement proposals. The role involves the implementation and development of a controlling system, including Sika’s Internal Control System. The VP, Controlling assures monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements are adhered to and comply with Sika’s Controller Handbook, analyzing deviations, commenting, and initiating improvement actions. Preparation and coordination of the budget & forecast process are key responsibilities. The role requires frequent visits to the plants and companies of the Area to deepen the knowledge of local operations and their financial performance. Analysis of economic efficiency and optimization of the cost structure & operating margin are also critical aspects of this position.
Requirements
- An accounting degree is required
- Knowledge of IFRS Standards.
- Knowledge and application of fiscal rules.
- Areas of Accounting, Tax, Legal and Internal Audit.
- 5+ years experience in a multinational company
- A dynamic person with the ability to communicate with others analytically.
- Strong leadership capabilities are required with the ability to interpret financial results to steer the company financially to meet its targets.
- The candidate must be prepared to work within the broad parameters of a business environment with many variations and changes.
- This person must be entrepreneurial, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, confident, self-motivating, logical, analytical, systematic, precise and innovative.
Nice To Haves
- a CPA is desirable
Responsibilities
- Manage the group reporting process for the Area USA
- Transfer know-how and experience about administrative procedures, internal controls and share “BDP’s”
- Establish and fulfill required standards of quality, effectiveness and efficiency in the administrative and financial processes, aiming for harmonization and continuous improvement.
- Support the Area Manager & Regional Controller in all financial topics providing analysis and improvement proposals
- Implementation and development of a controlling system including Sika’s Internal Control System.
- Assure monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements are adhered to and comply with Sika’s Controller Handbook (analyze deviations, comment and initiate improvement actions).
- Preparation and coordination of the budget & forecast process
- Frequently visit the plants and companies of the Area, deepening the knowledge of local operations and their financial performance.
- Analyze the economic efficiency and optimization of the cost structure & operating margin
Benefits
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays
- Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
