Country Financial Controller

Goodyear; Turkey; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear seeks a Country Financial Controller in Türkiye to lead the Controllership organization, overseeing accounting, tax, and statutory reporting in a multinational setting. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX while driving governance and process improvements across an international team.

The role requires strong leadership, tax knowledge, and fluent Turkish/English communication with stakeholders and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, including financial reporting, statutory accounting, compliance, and governance within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with a passion for coaching, collaboration, and building an inclusive team culture.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit processes.
• Understanding of Turkish tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Experience within a multinational environment is required; experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or similarly complex organizations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in both Turkish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across local and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Türkiye Controllership function, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and engaged team environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting activities, ensuring transparency, consistency, and sound decision-making.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regional finance teams, to maintain strong governance and compliance standards.
• Promote a robust internal controls framework, supporting SOX compliance, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and support the growth and development of team members, creating opportunities for learning, succession planning, and long-term career progression.
• Collaborate across the business to identify efficiencies, strengthen financial processes, and contribute to sustainable business success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Turkish and English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Описание:

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go. As a Country Financial Controller, Türkiye, you will lead the Türkiye Controllership organization, managing an international team across Accounting, Tax and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local regulations and SOX requirements.

Задачи:

• Lead and develop the Türkiye Controllership function, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and engaged team environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting activities, ensuring transparency, consistency, and sound decision-making.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regional finance teams, to maintain strong governance and compliance standards.
• Promote a robust internal controls framework, supporting SOX compliance, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and support the growth and development of team members, creating opportunities for learning, succession planning, and long-term career progression.
• Collaborate across the business to identify efficiencies, strengthen financial processes, and contribute to sustainable business success.

Требования:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, including financial reporting, statutory accounting, compliance, and governance within a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with a passion for coaching, collaboration, and building an inclusive team culture.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit processes.
• Understanding of Turkish tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Experience within a multinational environment is required; experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or similarly complex organizations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in both Turkish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across local and international stakeholders.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.