Strategic Financial Controller - Manufacturing & Services

Burckhardt Compression; Waller (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. seeks a Financial Controller to partner with senior leaders across Systems and Services divisions, ensuring financial integrity and compliance with US and international standards.

The role leads the monthly, half-year, and annual close, manages accounting functions, and supports forecasting, budgeting, and strategic cost analysis to drive efficiency and informed decision-making.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or controlling roles, ideally in manufacturing, services, or industrial sectors.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and analytical rigor.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• International experience (preferred).
• Experience leading a team, including setting goals and objectives, monitoring performance, and employee development.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet schedules.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the monthly, half‑year, and annual financial close process in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER, U.S. GAAP, and local regulations.
• Responsible for the accounting function for the Systems and Services Divisions of Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. (BCUS), including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Direct and manage the Accounting and Finance team for both BCUS divisions.
• Support the VP Finance with forecasting and budgeting processes for both BCUS divisions.
• Monitor and analyze costs to identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Serve as a business partner to division leaders, cost center managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate results, analyses, and other matters as needed with international corporate office management and leadership.
• Assist in the coordination of the annual financial audit, ensuring that information is provided to external auditors in a timely manner and that any audit issues are communicated to the VP Finance and resolved appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist the VP Finance with reviewing, developing, and enforcing internal control policies and procedures within the accounting department and cross‑functionally, where necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with financial and operational policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. seeks a Financial Controller to partner with senior leaders across Systems and Services divisions, ensuring financial integrity and compliance with US and international standards.

The role leads the monthly, half-year, and annual close, manages accounting functions, and supports forecasting, budgeting, and strategic cost analysis to drive efficiency and informed decision-making.