Corporate Controller

The Chemours Company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 204,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Company in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the Corporate Controllership group and drive accurate, compliant financial reporting across External Reporting, Global Close and Consolidations, and Technical Accounting.

You will partner with senior leaders, develop talent, oversee policy updates, and ensure SOX compliance in a complex multi-state manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or relevant professional certification.
• 15+ years of finance experience with at least 7 years in supervisory roles within controllership and accounting.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and SOX in a manufacturing context across multi-state or multi-national.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and other standards.
• Oversee technical accounting and policy updates and evaluate new standards.
• Direct monthly close and consolidation processes globally.
• Partner with senior leaders and Audit Committee; develop talent and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or professional certification

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

US - DE - Wilmington (Headquarters)

Full time

JR15059

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Chemours is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the Corporate Controllership group which includes three distinct teams responsible for (i) External Reporting, (ii) Global Close and Consolidations, and (iii) Technical Accounting and Policy. This position will be based in our Wilmington, DE office and reports directly to the VP, Chief Accounting Officer.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished controllership leader with extensive public company and manufacturing experience, deep technical accounting expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead global teams. They bring a strategic mindset, unwavering integrity, and the ability to influence senior leaders while ensuring excellence in financial reporting, compliance, accounting policy, and global consolidations. Above all, they are a collaborative leader who develops talent, drives continuous improvement, and delivers results in complex environments.

External Reporting

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely external financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and other relevant standards

Technical Accounting and Policy

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and timely updates are evaluated and implemented as necessary to address new accounting standards and regulations
• Actively lead and be hands‑on driving special projects such as acquisitions / dispositions, complex accounting and financial reporting issues or transactions

Global Close and Consolidations

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly global close, consolidation and internal reporting exists, supported by a high‑performing global consolidation system

Leadership and Strategic Partnership

• Represent the Controllership organization cross-functionally to drive adherence with accounting and reporting requirements, high level of interaction and collaboration with other teams including Tax, Treasury, IR, FPA, Businesses, Operations, Sites, Human Resources, IT, Legal, etc.
• Provide active management and supervision to the Corporate Controllership teams with a focus on coaching and developing talent in the group
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and the Audit Committee, provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

The following is required for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or relevant professional certification
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, at least 7 years in supervisory or leadership roles within controllership and accounting, with a focus on experience in external reporting, technical accounting, monthly close and consolidations
• Experience working with U.S. public company requirements, including U.S GAAP and SOX, as well as working at a manufacturing company across various jurisdictions (multi-state and/or multi-national)
• Experience working in complex environments and on highly technical or complex transactions or matters with a high degree of exposure to senior leaders
• Experience establishing and managing accounting policies and procedures
• Experience leading cross-functional and company-wide projects and initiatives
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism as well as excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintain a high degree of attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience with SAP, OneStream or other large-scale ERP or Consolidation systems

The following is preferred for this role

• Advanced or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Six Sigma or other process improvement / continuous improvement certifications

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$204,483.00 - $319,505.00

Chemours Level:

31

Annual Bonus Target:

32%

Annual Stock Amount

100,000.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.

Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.

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