Manager of Controlling Lubricants

Airbus; Post Oak (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Competitive pay

Healthcare & 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Controller to act as a co-pilot for business unit managers, ensuring transparency on performance and driving improvement initiatives across divisions. The role includes supporting transformation efforts and strengthening the performance management framework.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, with CPA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting preferred, and 2+ years in public accounting or FP&A. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance is required.
• Preference for CPA or Master’s in Finance or Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting or FP&A is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights on key performance metrics with business units.
• Structure and drive group-wide improvement initiatives.
• Support transformation journeys towards higher autonomy.
• Lead projects to develop and refine organizational structures.
• Drive Divisional Strategy and Performance Cycle.
• Coordinate divisional performance reviews and annual planning.
• Lead special task forces to address key challenges and opportunities.
• Drive regular strategy review process with corporate strategy.

Skills

Accounting

FP&A

CPA

Education

BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance

Job description

The Controller is responsible for acting as a co-pilot for business unit manager(s) by ensuring transparency on business performance, creating plans to meet strategy (including M&A support), identifying plan deviations and business risks, pro-actively generating counter measures, and tracking and measuring implementation of initiatives. Additionally, responsible for cooperation with divisional controlling teams to ensure smooth collaboration in key activity fields:

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with business representatives to provide insights on key performance metrics and highlight potential for improvements.
• Structure and drive group-wide improvement initiatives.
• Support ongoing transformation journey of the divisions towards higher level of autonomy, with special emphasis on further developing the performance management framework/tools and establishing structures fostering competitive internal services.
• Lead/Support projects in connection with the further development and finetuning of the new organizational set-up.
• Drive Divisional Strategy and Performance Cycle.
• Coordinate divisional performance reviews, ensuring that key topics are addressed and followed up.
• Coordination of divisional activities within annual planning cycle.
• Lead special task forces as required to address key challenges and opportunities.
• Drive regular strategy review process together with corporate strategy.

YOUR PROFILE

Education and Experience BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance is required Preference will be given to applicants with a CPA or Master’s in Finance or Accounting. 2+ years of experience in public accounting or FP&A is preferred.

OUR OFFER

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers
• Competitive pay and incentives
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

ABOUT BRENNTAG

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 700 sites in 78 countries. In 2021, Brenntag generated sales of around 14.4 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, initially in the MDAX and since September 2021 in the DAX. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).

Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com