Financial Controller

GEA Group; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Systems North America, LLC is seeking a Financial Controller in York, PA to lead the finance reporting function and guide cross-functional teams toward aligned financial and operational goals.

You will oversee budgets, forecasts, labor rate analyses, and financial models, serving as a liaison to senior leaders and business partners to interpret results and drive actionable insights. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (foreign equivalent acceptable).
• Experience with financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis principles.
• Proficiency with ERP/financial systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance reporting function and oversee budgeting, forecasts, labor rates, and financial models.
• Act as a financial liaison to senior leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment of financial and operational goals.
• Monitor KPI metrics (revenue, COGS, gross profit, overhead) and ensure accurate accounting governance with the NA accounting team.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization of repetitive tasks across finance and operations.

Skills

FP&A

GAAP

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEA Systems North America, LLC seeks a Financial Controller in York, PA to lead the finance reporting function, providing oversight and guidance to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. Direct and oversee financial processes including budgets, forecasts, labor rates, and financial models. Serve as a financial liaison to HRT NAM Leaders and senior business partners, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and operational goals. Evaluate, interpret, and validate Business Line performance, including monitoring key performance indicators such as revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, and overhead expenses. Maintain accountability and governance of financial reporting in conjunction with the North American accounting team. Provide financial leadership for the after-sales service team, including guiding, planning, and scenario modeling to achieve financial targets. Oversee and coordinate the financial plan for support functions including engineering, procurement, and supply chain. Advise and partner with the project management team to deliver accurate forecasting, planning, and financial risk assessment. Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives, including automation and standardization of repetitive tasks using available systems. Translate financial information into actionable insights to enable leadership to drive better business results. Review and oversee ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required. Continually develop industry and company knowledge to support sustainable growth.

Your profile and qualifications

Requirements to include: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (foreign equivalent acceptable) and 24 months of experience in the job offered or related field. Must have experience with financial planning and analysis responsibility, demonstrating the ability to drive comprehensive, clear, concise, and action-oriented planning and reporting; GAAP and financial analysis principles; strong working knowledge of ERP/Financial Systems and Applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills; strong data analysis skills with the ability to assess business needs, validate assumptions, and interpret results; ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives based on business impact; proven ability to operate independently while influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams; and effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of financial information to leadership audiences.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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