Vice President Controlling

Sika USA; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika USA is seeking a finance professional to lead the group reporting for the Area USA and drive harmonization of administrative and financial processes. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge and experience in internal controls, with a focus on delivering accurate financial analysis and improvement proposals.

The candidate will support the Area Manager and Regional Controller, implement controlling systems, and coordinate budget and forecast processes while visiting plants to understand local

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required.
• CPA desirable.
• Knowledge of IFRS Standards.
• Knowledge and application of fiscal rules.
• Experience in Areas of Accounting, Tax, Legal and Internal Audit.
• 5+ years experience in a multinational company
• 2+ years working for a manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group reporting process for the Area USA.
• Transfer know-how and experience about administrative procedures, internal controls and share “BDP’s.”
• Establish and fulfill required standards of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in the administrative and financial processes, aiming for harmonization and continuous improvement.
• Support the Area Manager & Regional Controller in all financial topics, providing analysis and improvement proposals.
• Implementation and development of a controlling system including Sika’s Internal Control System.
• Assure monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements are adhered to and comply with Sika’s Controller Handbook.
• Preparation and coordination of the budget & forecast process.
• Frequently visit the plants and companies of the Area, deepening the knowledge of local operations and their financial performance.
• Analyze the economic efficiency and optimization of the cost structure & operating margin

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA desirable

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Manage the group reporting process for the Area USA

Transfer know-how and experience about administrative procedures, internal controls and share "BDP’s"

Establish and fulfill required standards of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in the administrative and financial processes, aiming for harmonization and continuous improvement.

Support the Area Manager & Regional Controller in all financial topics, providing analysis and improvement proposals

• Implementation and development of a controlling system including Sika’s Internal Control System.
• Assure monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements are adhered to and comply with Sika’s Controller Handbook (analyze deviations, comment and initiate improvement actions).
• Preparation and coordination of the budget & forecast process
• Frequently visit the plants and companies of the Area, deepening the knowledge of local operations and their financial performance.
• Analyze the economic efficiency and optimization of the cost structure & operating margin

Qualifications

EDUCATION LEVEL:

An accounting degree is required; a CPA is desirable.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of IFRS Standards.

Knowledge and application of fiscal rules.

EXPERIENCE IN:

• Areas of Accounting, Tax, Legal and Internal Audit.
• 5+ years experience in a multinational company
• 2+ years working for a manufacturer

SKILLS:

This position requires a dynamic person with the ability to communicate with others analytically. Strong leadership capabilities are required with the ability to interpret financial results to steer the company financially to meet its targets. The business environment has many variations and changes, and the candidate must be prepared to work within the broad parameters. This person must be entrepreneurial, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, confident, self‑motivating, logical, analytical, systematic, precise and innovative.

Additional information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.