Legal Entity Controller

Owens Corning; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company is seeking a Legal Entity Controller in Helsinki. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and maintaining internal controls across the Nordics. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, relevant accounting experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or controlling roles.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Nordic languages is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local statutory requirements and tax regulations in the Nordics region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with both US GAAP and local statutory regulations.
• Act as a proactive partner to business operations, HR, tax, and shared services.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial close

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Owens Corning is seeking a Legal Entity Controller to join our Nordics Accounting & Internal Controls Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls across our legal entities in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway—including manufacturing plants, holdings, and distribution entities.

You will work closely with our External Shared Services and internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes are executed in alignment with Owens Corning’s standards, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements. This position offers a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, collaboration, and ownership are key.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with both US GAAP and local statutory regulations.
• Support statutory audits and external reporting with precision.
• Act as a proactive partner to business operations, HR, tax, and shared services.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to European-wide standardization initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Build effective backup strategies and ensure business continuity.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting expertise with experience in financial close, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and collaboration with external payroll providers.
• Familiarity with manufacturing plant support and cost center budgeting.
• Experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across finance, HR, tax, and external auditors.
• A mindset for continuous improvement and process simplification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and other financial systems is a plus.

Business Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or controlling roles.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Nordic languages is a plus.
• Willingness to work from Parainen or Helsinki and travel occasionally within the Nordics.
• Strong understanding of local statutory requirements and tax regulations in the Nordics region.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.