Financial Controller (m/w/d)

Would you like to be part of this journey? Then join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Close & Reporting 
  
  • Prepare, review and finalize monthly financial statements
  • Manage month-end close per corporate calendar
  • Submit reporting packages and supporting schedules
  • Perform reconciliations and GL activities
  • Provide variance analysis and KPIs
  • Prepare workpapers and ad hoc analysis
    
    
• Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate Policies, SOX, US GAAP
  • Support internal/external audits
  • Maintain internal controls and documentation
  • Coordinate statutory filings and reporting
  • Support balance sheet and P&L reviews 
    
    
• Accounting Operations 
  • Oversee general ledger and accounting systems
  • Ensure inventory costing and accuracy
  • Perform and review accounting transactions
  • Support treasury cash flow forecasting
  • Work with local consultants
    
    
• Process & Systems 
  • Drive process improvements
  • Optimize ERP/reporting tools
  • Support ERP implementations
  • Establish accounting processes
    
    
• Business Partnering 
  • Provide financial insights
  • Support decision-making
  • Analyze costs and performance
  • Support CapEx planning
  • Deliver metrics to leadership
    
    
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 
  
  • Timely and accurate close
  • Compliance with SOX/audits
  • Accuracy of reporting
  • Control effectiveness
  • Process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance role, including experience leading teams
• Knowledge of US GAAP and HGB
• Experience with financial close and reporting processes
• Exposure to SOX compliance and audit requirements
• Hands-on experience with SAP
• Full professional proficiency in English and German

Preffered Qualifications:

• CPA or MBA
• Cost accounting experience
• ERP experience (SAP/Dynamics)
• Experience with OneStream or similar financial consolidation and reporting tools
• Familiarity with B7 or other local ERP systems is a plus
• Process improvement experience
• Experience in a similar industry is an advantage

Competencies:

• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Cultural competency and ability to work effectively in a global environment
• Flexibility to support business needs during month-end and year-end closing periods

Your Workplace

We value inclusion and recognize the innovative strength that a diverse workforce brings to our farmers. Our goal is to build a team that combines a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Be part of our team as we shape the agriculture of tomorrow – apply now!