VP Controlling Area US

Sika; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is looking for a candidate to oversee the group reporting and financial processes in Rutherford, NJ. This role involves establishing standards of quality and supporting management in financial topics through analysis and proposals for improvement.

The ideal candidate will implement a controlling system, ensure compliance with group reporting requirements, coordinate the budgeting process, and analyze operational performance across various plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group reporting process for the Area USA.
• Establish quality standards in administrative and financial processes.
• Support the Area Manager & Regional Controller with financial topics.
• Implement and develop a controlling system including Internal Control System.
• Ensure adherence to group reporting requirements and compliance.
• Prepare and coordinate the budget & forecast process.
• Visit plants and companies to understand operations and financial performance.
• Analyze economic efficiency and optimize cost structure.

Job description

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 (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