Controller

Job Description

• Support the Plant Manager and Plant Operating Committee with analysis, reporting, and decision support
• Develop and implement actions / plans to meet the operational targets, strategic goals and customer / market requirements
• Explore new investment opportunities. Responsible for Capital Request within the plant including financial analysis & management summary as well as tracking of capital expenditure
• Analyze manufacturing variations and provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial situation
• Review plant expenses and being responsible of the reporting in the course of the month-end / year-end closing as well as for the budget planning (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.)
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions by implementing new processes and systems
• Monitor controls across the plant to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results
• Responsible for fixed assets analysis and fixed assets inventory count
• Manage and review standard cost calculations on new products and develop new rates for yearly standard costing updates
• Assist in the completion of special projects
• Supervise and provide career development for one direct report (controlling analyst)

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Controlling, Accounting and / or Business Administration preferably with a focus in Controlling / Accounting

• 5+ years of Controlling / Accounting experience
• Or Minimum of 14 years experience or more if no relevant Bachelors Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Economics, Controlling, Accounting and / or Business Administration preferably with a focus in Controlling / Accounting
• 8-10 years of Controlling / Accounting experience
• Management / Leadership experience
• Experience forecasting and budgeting at a plant or business level
• Must possess good understanding of USGAAP / IFRS and interpretation of financial statements
• Highly analytical in solving issues and providing direction. Ability to think strategically and provide creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to accurately interpret complex data and business information required
• Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities. Must be able to adapt to change rapidly
• Demonstrated ability to write, speak and present information effectively to all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of SAP (FI / CO) desirable
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Understands inventory management in a manufacturing and distribution setting

Relocation and International Relocation offered for current Continental employees only"

Additional Information

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply.

If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available.

Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to C or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.

Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

EEO-Statement :

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply.

If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available.

Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to C or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.

Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.