VP of Finance – Strategy, Reporting & Controls

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

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