Resideo is looking for an independent Financial Country Controller (m/w/d) to join our EMEA finance team. This is a hybrid working role that can be either based in Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands.
The Financial Country Controller will cover Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands and will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with US and Local GAAP, as well as local statutory and legislative requirements.
Reporting to the Sub-Regional Controller, the Financial Country Controller serves as a key partner to the regional business, tax, and treasury teams, as well as external auditors.
JOB DUTIES:
- Prepare and file timely and accurate statutory financial statements for all reporting units and legal entities.
- Act as the primary point of contact for statutory audits.
- Review/approve complex, high-risk balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare Manual Journal entries and reconciliations for key local compliance accounts, with a focus on payroll and local taxes.
- Support the payroll, VAT, and tax teams in resolving issues
- Participate in monthly operating reviews with entity controllers and sub-regional controllers to ensure a thorough understanding of P&L and balance sheet activities, as well as identify risks and opportunities.
- Support Corporate Tax in tax-led strategic initiatives and projects, and act as a key point of contact for tax audits and local compliance matters.
- Collaborate with Corporate Controllers to address in-country legal entity change management needs, including acquisitions, divestitures, site closings, and core business process migrations.
- Assist with local tax filings and reconciliations
- Prepare any necessary local Government compliance and statistical reporting, such as environmental or trade-related reporting.
- Perform ad-hoc miscellaneous duties as assigned.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Demonstrated track record of managing the monthly accounting cycle and ensuring compliance with local statutory reporting, US GAAP or IFRS requirements, and robust internal controls
- Knowledge of one of German, Belgium and/or Dutch GAAP requirements
- Professional Excel and ERP Skills (preferably SAP)
- Relevant professional accounting qualification
- Fluent in English
WE VALUE:
- Previous experience in industry or public accounting in Controllership, Accounting, and Auditing, preferably with a Big4 or Next10 firm
- Knowledge of additional language (German or Dutch)
- Knowledge of two of German, Belgium and/or Dutch GAAP requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, assess priorities, and drive performance in a complex and demanding, highly matrix environment
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Building your career within a stable and global company
- Greatlearning possibilities
- Possibility to influence and participate in a transformation within the Controllership team
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive employment conditions (IG Metall collective agreement)
- 30 days vacation
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