Business Controller

ANDRITZ; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Some international travel

Job summary

Andritz is seeking a seasoned Business Controller to guide financial strategy and performance across US and Canadian divisions. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while supervising the controlling team to drive continuous improvement and strong governance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in senior financial roles, is proficient with SAP, and can collaborate across global and local stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 10+ years in mid to senior financial or accounting roles, ideally in a large international corporation.
• Demonstrated supervisory capabilities.
• Strong financial analysis and corporate reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with OLAP tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization’s financial strategy.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling for strategic decisions.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, controlling, and reporting.
• Manage working capital and improve financial performance.
• Prepare monthly/yearly reporting for US and Canadian divisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

OLAP tools

Job description

Andritz seeks a dedicated and experienced financial professional to join our team. The Business Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, business controlling, project controlling and analysis, to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This role involves managing the controlling department staff, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Business Controller plays a key role in the development and implementation of financial strategies that align with the organization's goals.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the preparation of quarterly financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, business controlling, and financial reporting.
• Manage working capital and optimize financial performance.[PK1.1]
• Monthly/Yearly reporting package preparation and review for U.S. and Canadian Divisions financial statements.
• Support interim, annual and internal audit processes working closely with CFO and VP of Finance.
• Identify and implement consistent accounting/controlling policies and procedures between US and Canadian divisions and other divisions.
• Ad hoc reporting to support various other departments such as Tax, Insurance, Legal and Treasury
• Maintain and develop reporting and budgeting tools

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the controlling team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Establish performance metrics and manage the controlling team to achieve organizational goals.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Present financial results and insights to the executive team, board of directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other Pulp and Paper divisions.
• Collaborate with other department heads to provide financial guidance and support.
• Work in a matrix organization with accountability to local management as well as Global Controller's and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, professional experience, and preferred/required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Master's degree and/or CPA preferred
• At least 10 years experience in progressively mid to senior -level financial or accounting/audit positions, ideally with a large international corporation.
• Demonstrated supervisory capabilities.
• Skilled in financial analysis, preparation of statements and corporate reporting.
• Able to identify risks as well as opportunities to provide feedback on decisions affecting financial results of the company.
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP accounting systems.
• Experience with OLAP tools would be beneficial
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills; interpersonal, verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule (Tue - Thr in office, Mon & Fri remote)
• Some travel required to support locations including international travel occasionally.