Global Industrial Controller & Finance Transformation Lead

Woodward L'Orange; Polska; On-site; PLN 391,000 - 541,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life and accident insurance

MyBenefit/Multikafeteria package

Performance bonus program

PPK payment account up to 4%

Semi-flexible working time

Employee Benefit Fund

Professional development opportunities

Relocation & educational support

Meal vouchers

Free parking

Job summary

Woodward L'Orange seeks an experienced Industrial Controller to lead the segment's accounting, closing, controls, and compliance, partnering with the Segment President and leadership to drive financial performance.

You will manage a global accounting function, support SAP S/4HANA implementation, drive process automation, and ensure SOX compliance across sites. Fluency in English and Polish is required, with some travel to Woodward sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls and SOX.
• Experience leading accounting teams and engaging with executive leadership.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company.
• Strong English and Polish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting activities for the Industrial segment in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee revenue recognition, inventory and cost accounting, reserves, and other significant judgments.
• Partner with Segment President and leadership to provide performance insights and metrics.
• Support strategic initiatives, investments, acquisitions, and restructurings with accounting guidance.
• Maintain SOX controls, remediate deficiencies, and coordinate audits.
• Drive process simplification, automation, and AI opportunities; support SAP S/4HANA rollout.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury and other functions to meet regulatory needs.

Skills

US GAAP

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Executive presence

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Woodward L'Orange seeks an experienced Industrial Controller to lead the segment's accounting, closing, controls, and compliance, partnering with the Segment President and leadership to drive financial performance.

You will manage a global accounting function, support SAP S/4HANA implementation, drive process automation, and ensure SOX compliance across sites. Fluency in English and Polish is required, with some travel to Woodward sites.