Financial Controller
Steer
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Conduct Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas.
- Utilize audit processes and procedures to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
- Plan and execute risk-based, compliance and advisory audits across WEST (EMEA & Americas) footprint, focusing on core tire sales, marketing, logistics and supply chain management.
- Perform planning, control walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and reporting of audit results.
- Identify risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement; determine root cause and develop recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.
- Assist in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to update the risk assessment/audit plan.
- Review, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources to support audit procedures.
- Support business transformation and continuous improvement of operations and internal control environment; provide coaching and mentoring and support Internal Audit leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Certifications preferred: CFE, CISA, CMA, CPA, or CIA.
- English level B2 or B2+ (Advanced).
- Minimum of 3 years in public accounting, internal audit, or finance/accounting roles in a business environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Excel skills required.
