Location: Cincinnati,OH, USA
BASIC FUNTION:
Lead the finance and controlling function for the Area providing overall direction for finance, budgeting, controlling etc to ensure timely reporting and high quality of financial information complying with group and local statutory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop, implement and maintain finance and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial reporting and analysis, cash flow management, etc within the Area.
* Drive long-term profitability through active participation in business management, planning and strategy discussions.
* Management and optimization (cost and efficiency) of the local finance and controlling function.
* Ensure quality and compliance of financial accounting and reporting with local and Omya Group requirements.
* Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with Omya Group requirements and IFRS.
* Responsible for the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with local laws and regulations.
* Prepare annual budget, forecast, multi-annual plan; and control their implementation and analysis of deviations.
* Provide financial management coaching/advice to the company management team in order to improve their effectiveness and understanding of business performance.
* Lead pre- and post-investment project analysis.
* Monitor the overall operating effectiveness of the Internal Control System for all Omya companies within the country.
* Responsible for coordination of internal and external audits.
* Support M&A projects.
* Develop local finance processes and organization.
* Participate in Group Projects e.g. Accounting Manual.
* Eliminate and/or reduce non value-added services.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and qualified CPA.
Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling role (preferably in manufacturing accounting, e.g. product/process costing). Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance management role, preferably in manufacturing companies.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to implement change management initiatives.
Broad and current understanding of core financial concepts, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, IFRS. Broad and current experience in local taxation.
Proven leadership skills with ability to drive challenging projects. Ability to work with tight deadlines. Ability and willingness to analyze question and challenge where appropriate, across all functions.
Strong analytical skills in financial performance. High standards of communication skills.
Experienced in working with integrated ERP systems (SAP would be advantageous). Advanced computer skills (MS Excel).
Ready to travel within North America and occasionally within the region and beyond.
This role will be the primary contact for all internal management reporting, analysis and external auditors, ensuring timely completion of external audits, obtaining appropriate management letters, audit opinions, and acting upon recommendation.
Lead, manage and develop a team of finance professionals within the area by setting and monitoring objectives, training and development, recruitment and performance review.
Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.
EOE
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Head of Finance and Controlling - USCI
Description
BASIC FUNTION:
Lead the finance and controlling function for the Area providing overall direction for finance, budgeting, controlling etc to ensure timely reporting and high quality of financial information complying with group and local statutory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop, implement and maintain finance and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial reporting and analysis, cash flow management, etc within the Area.
* Drive long-term profitability through active participation in business management, planning and strategy discussions.
* Management and optimization (cost and efficiency) of the local finance and controlling function.
* Ensure quality and compliance of financial accounting and reporting with local and Omya Group requirements.
* Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with Omya Group requirements and IFRS.
* Responsible for the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with local laws and regulations.
* Prepare annual budget, forecast, multi-annual plan; and control their implementation and analysis of deviations.
* Provide financial management coaching/advice to the company management team in order to improve their effectiveness and understanding of business performance.
* Lead pre- and post-investment project analysis.
* Monitor the overall operating effectiveness of the Internal Control System for all Omya companies within the country.
* Responsible for coordination of internal and external audits.
* Support M&A projects.
* Develop local finance processes and organization.
* Participate in Group Projects e.g. Accounting Manual.
* Eliminate and/or reduce non value-added services.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and qualified CPA.
Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling role (preferably in manufacturing accounting, e.g. product/process costing). Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance management role, preferably in manufacturing companies.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to implement change management initiatives.
Broad and current understanding of core financial concepts, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, IFRS. Broad and current experience in local taxation.
Proven leadership skills with ability to drive challenging projects. Ability to work with tight deadlines. Ability and willingness to analyze question and challenge where appropriate, across all functions.
Strong analytical skills in financial performance. High standards of communication skills.
Experienced in working with integrated ERP systems (SAP would be advantageous). Advanced computer skills (MS Excel).
Ready to travel within North America and occasionally within the region and beyond.
This role will be the primary contact for all internal management reporting, analysis and external auditors, ensuring timely completion of external audits, obtaining appropriate management letters, audit opinions, and acting upon recommendation.
Lead, manage and develop a team of finance professionals within the area by setting and monitoring objectives, training and development, recruitment and performance review.
Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.
EOE