Business Controller

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As a Business Controller, your mission is to oversee the company’s financial activities and supporting the General Manager in effective decision-making. This role safeguards internal controls to protect company assets while identifying areas for improvement. The Business Controller leads an experienced Finance Department, managing responsibilities such as financial systems, reporting, tax planning, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and investment analysis. By collaborating with various departments, the Business Controller ensures that strategies and business plans are developed, implemented, and monitored to drive sustainable and profitable growth. You will report to the General Manager.

You will:

• Ensure all business and internal controls comply with “The Way We Do Things” and effectively safeguard company assets and ensure compliance, accuracy and operational efficiency
• Oversee compliance with local statutory regulations and legal requirements, confirmed through external audits; report to government departments and regulatory entities as required.
• Provide management with regular, concise, and insightful dashboards featuring key business indicators, highlights, and potential risks to guide decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate financial reporting activities (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in alignment with Group requirements.
• Support the development of companywide and divisional business plans, including defining financial budgets and targets; review, monitor, and control the planning process.
• Manage and develop the Finance and Accounting team, ensuring they maintain the competencies and certifications required to perform their roles effectively.
• Proactively identify and escalate potential risks, draft corrective action plans, and oversee their implementation and follow-up as needed.
• Assist in preparing for and actively participate in Legal Board Meetings, Company Review Meetings, Business Review Meetings, and Management Meetings.Collaborate with all departments to facilitate business improvements and implement ERP best practices with goal to maximize profitability.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the financial area.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) with the ability to apply understanding to products, markets, and sales processes. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, PowerBI, SQL, and internal reporting tools (GPS). Experience in Accounts Receivable management and collection strategies.
• Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
• Skills: Proactive, detail-oriented, results-driven, with strong leadership capabilities. Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, empower and delegate to a team, and demonstrate genuine interest in business operations and management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience within the Atlas Copco Group or other multinational sales and service companies. Proficient with ERP systems with preference for Global Shop and SAP.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Atlas Copco Finance and Administration requirements (FAM) as defined in “The Way We Do Things”.
• Education/Accreditation: Certification to local financial standards (e.g., Certified Public Accountant).
• Skills: Dynamic performer motivated by challenges, with strong negotiation skills.

In return, we offer

• Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous (k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance / Life & Disability insurance, along with Maternity and Paternity Leave offered.
• Tuition Reimbursement of costs associated with job-related courses/ undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Paid time off, 3 weeks of vacation, 8 fixed holidays and up to 5 floating holidays.

Job location

Option 2: Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely at the Atlas Copco Compressors LLC location in Houston, Texas.