Controller
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
ERP
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- We're seeking a results driven Financial Controller ready to take full ownership of the North America accounting function, while partnering with the Senior Commercial Advisor on key financial decisions.
- Youwill oversee all aspects of financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, while providing strategic financial insights to support the company’s growth and operational goals.
- The roleworks closely with project managers to ensure robust project-level financial discipline, strong working capital management, and alignment between commercial decisions and overall business performance.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial information to North America Leadership and the Group finance function, including the month-end management accounts.
- Further develop financial dashboards and metrics that proactively give North America leadership clear visibility into business performance.
- Lead the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Take a lead role in monitoring and enhancing project profitability and working capital.
- Work closely with project managers to optimize financial performance and escalate identified risks to the Senior Commercial Advisor.
- Support ad-hoc project-related financial queries from project managers.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, state/provincial filings, and tax regulations.
- Monitor internal controls and oversea audit processes, both internal and external.
- Work with the global Business Delivery Group to improve the Finance service levels to the North American business, seeking process and system improvements.
- Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team of 4.
- Continue to foster the culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the finance function.
- Work with the global Business Delivery Group to improve Finance’s ability to service the North American business, seeking process and system improvements and efficiencies.
Requirements
- CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent designation
- 7+ years in progressive finance roles, with at least 3 years in a team management position.
- Experience working across the US and Canada strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Power BI would be an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to prioritize.
- Proven ability to engage with non-financial stakeholders.
