Finance Controller, Materials Group - ASEAN

Avery Dennison Corporation; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials science is seeking a Finance Controller for their ASEAN operations. The role entails managing the financial reporting aspects, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and leading a team of finance professionals to drive process improvements. Candidates should possess a CPA or equivalent, and have substantial experience in similar roles within ASEAN manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years total experience in finance, including multi-country ASEAN experience.
• Expertise in statutory financial accounting and US GAAP.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee controllership of Materials Group - ASEAN.
• Ensure accurate financial information and compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage local tax compliance filings and oversee training for employees.

Skills

Financial Accounting

US GAAP

SOX Compliance

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Education

CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

ERP Setup

Job description

Finance Controller, Materials Group - ASEAN

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are making possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainability, circularity, and transparency. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software applications connecting physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and customer experience. Serving industries worldwide—including home and personal care, apparel, retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive—we employ approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

You will be responsible for fostering a strong Controllership culture in the region, working closely with Business Finance on initiatives, and supporting the Shared Service Organization to ensure compliant, accurate, and complete US GAAP reporting. You will report directly to the Corporate Controller, with a dotted line to the Director-SSO.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Controllership of Materials Group - ASEAN, with the Malaysia-based Finance team reporting to you.
• Ensuring the quality of financial information, statutory and US GAAP reporting, tax compliance, and transfer pricing oversight.
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls for accuracy, reliability, and consistency of financial data.
• Partnering with Business Partners, Shared Services, and stakeholders on accounting and control issues, including SOX compliance.
• Overseeing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; developing and maintaining them.
• Supporting the adoption of new accounting standards affecting financial statements.
• Ensuring internal controls around Free Cash Flow are effective.
• Managing local tax compliance filings for direct and indirect taxes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing tax-related documents for annual compliance activities.
• Supporting transfer pricing policies and compliance.
• Driving process improvements and regional initiatives, building relationships with leaders.
• Providing training and raising awareness on policy compliance among ASEAN employees.
• Partnering with leaders to support operational plans and working capital management.
• Conducting team performance reviews, overseeing training and development, and onboarding new associates.

Qualifications:

• CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of total experience, including at least three years in a similar role with multi-country ASEAN experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in statutory financial accounting, US GAAP, SOX, P&L, Free Cash Flow, and Tax.
• ERP setup experience is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and prioritize tasks.
• Process-oriented with problem-solving skills and change management experience.

—AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER—