The EMEA Financial Controller will oversee key accounting and compliance activities across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and alignment with corporate standards. This role requires a hands-on professional with solid accounting expertise and experience in implementing and standardizing financial processes.
The Financial Controller will collaborate with local teams across EMEA to drive best practices, provide training and support audits, while maintaining high-quality standards in financial operations.
The position is located in our Italian plant near Florence and will report functionally to EMEA Finance Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
-Support SOX activities by assisting local teams during audits.
-Maintain and enhance internal controls across EMEA entities.
-Ensure adherence to corporate compliance policies and procedures.
* Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Quality Control
-Track, review and validate balance sheet reconciliations performed by local entities.
-Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and assist in resolving issues.
-Ensure timely and accurate completion of reconciliations according to corporate standards.
* Statutory Audit Consolidation
-Oversee the consolidation of statutory audit results from local entities Collaborate with local teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of statutory results to the corporate office.
-Address discrepancies or issues identified during local audits and ensure proper documentation.
* Compliance & Legal Processes
-Support compliance activities across EMEA entities, including share capital changes, company status updates, and regulatory filings.
-Collaborate with legal and tax teams to ensure alignment with local laws and corporate policies.
* Training & Process Standardization
-Develop and implement standardized processes for SOX compliance, reconciliations, and statutory reporting across EMEA.
-Provide coaching, training, and guidance to local finance teams on best practices.
-Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for accounting standards and internal controls.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
* Accounting Expertise: Strong background in accounting (US GAAP/IFRS) with experience in balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and statutory reporting.
* SOX & Compliance: Proven experience in SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
* Audit Experience: Experience with statutory audits, including collaboration with external auditors.
* Process Implementation: Track record of implementing standardized financial processes across multiple entities.
* Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI).
* Microsoft Office: Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) for data analysis and reporting.
* Language Skills: Fluent in English; additional European languages (e.g., French, German) are a plus.
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
* Leadership & Coaching: Experience in training and mentoring local finance teams across different countries.
* Process Improvement Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement approach.
* Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Ability to work with diverse teams across multiple geographies, understanding and respecting different local practices.
* Communication Skills: Clear and effective communicator, able to engage with both senior management and local finance teams.
* Proactive & Results-Oriented: Self-starter with a hands-on attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
* Curiosity & Learning Agility: Willingness to learn about local practices and drive cross-functional process improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, controlling or auditing, with a background in multinational environments.
* Experience in the automotive or manufacturing sector is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
* International and dynamic working environment
* Opportunity to drive process improvements across multiple countries
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Professional growth opportunities within a multinational organization
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