Senior Financial Controller

Lafarge Africa Plc; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Financial Controller, where you'll lead the financial reporting and accounting functions for a dynamic business unit. This role offers the chance to ensure compliance with accounting standards, manage internal controls, and drive process improvements using ERP systems. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and strives for excellence. If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and accounting functions for the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with accounting guidance and internal controls.
• Oversee month-end closing processes and internal/external audits.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

ERP Systems

Leadership

Accounting Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

MBA

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics

AS400

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers,communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting function of the Duro-Last Business Unit within Holcim Solutions and Products. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager, Plant Controller, and our Share Business Service group to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the transactional accounting information within the established deadlines. Primary duties for this role will include oversite and adherence to the appropriate controls over the transactional accounting systems, management of the financial closing processes, including the intracompany consolidation processes, preparation of applicable managerial and financial reporting, and support/management of the various financial and non-financial processes.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
This position will ensure the timely and accurate recording and reporting of the transactional business systems up through the general ledger and into the applicable reporting systems. This role will ensure that the relevant business and internal controls are functioning and in compliance with the appropriate accounting guidance and internal business accounting standards. This position will utilize PC and/or ERP systems and software to compile and prepare reports, graphs, and data charts. In addition, this position will assist a critical role in making recommendations to improve processes within the ERP system. It is expected that the following duties will be performed in a timely, accurate manner while following appropriate procedures, meeting applicable standards of performance and deadlines, while maintaining the confidentiality of privileged information.

• Month End Closing - Develop, implement, and maintain the integration closing processes within the business unit to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting requirements and deadlines. This will include ensuring that data and information for the various sub-systems are accurately consolidating into the corporate consolidation systems. Review and approve of the period ending closing financial trial balances. Ensuring that the tables managing the cross-mapping of data and information are monitored and maintained.
• Ledger Management - Monitor and maintain financial posting structure with each financial system to ensure processed transactions are being recorded in accordance with Holcim's accounting and reporting policies.
• Technical Accounting Support - Provide technical oversight, guidance, and support to the business regarding applying the various applicable accounting standards to business processes or transactions. The accounting guidance provided will need to besupported by an understanding of the accounting guidance provided by IFRS, GAAP, or the Holcim accounting and reporting policies.
• Internal Controls - Assists and supports the organization with initial compliance with and ongoing presentation, testing, and monitoring of conformance to the requirements of Holcim's internal control structure. Perform evaluations of internal controls, communications, risk assessments, and maintenance of documentation, both for controls and processes. Identify risks and evaluate deficiencies while working with internal departments/business units to remedy them appropriately.
• Internal/External Audit - Direct and support the periodic and annual audit process to ensure the timely completion of these engagements. This would include coordinating with the staff regarding supplying requested data, reviewing prepared supporting schedules to ensure the adequacy of the information being provided, and the timely follow-up of open items to ensure the timely completion of the audit engagements.
• Business Process Improvements - Development and implements best practice financial processes and strategies for the overall improvement in the operations of the financial systems.
• Budgeting andPlanning - Provide periodic and ad-hoc financial informationsupporting the various budgeting and planning processes.
• Project Management - the ability to plan, initiate, monitor, and implement projects within and across the organization.
• Corporate Tax Support - Provide periodic and ad-hoc financial information supporting the various data requests from the Tax organization in support of filing tax returns or in support of external tax audits.
• Other Duties - Make recommendations within the context of job responsibilities; offer guidance on matters of significance; support other projects, as assigned, which are outside the scope of core duties defined above.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Accounting, Finance, Business, or technical related bachelor's degree required from an accredited university and is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
• Proficient technical understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Demonstrated understanding regarding the implementation and administration of an integrated system of internal controls (SOX, JSOX, COSO)
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive professional work experience demonstrating strong general accounting skills in the operations and management of a complex accounting system.
• Minimum 7 years of proven leadership and managerial experience in finance and accounting.
• Proven PC skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled at leveraging IT tools to perform tasks efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work within scheduled deadlines while being detail- oriented and producing accurate results.
• MBA preferred
• Experience working with various ERP systems (SAP, MS Dynamics, AS400)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health &Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) forHealth and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment thatall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

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