Assistant Controller

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Integral leader in finance & controlling activities, with heavy business partnering ability and will routinely interface with Operations and Sales teams to help monitor, push, forecast and challenge day-to-day operations that influence Revenue, Working Capital, Forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support LE Finance Head to monitor and control and report business performance
• Understands operations and can translate and anticipate financial outcomes
• Familiar with Over Time and Point in Time revenue recognition methods
• Analyses and closes deviations between Actual, RFC and budget including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Identifies areas for cost process improvement initiatives
• Assesses financial contracts from a cost and risk perspective
• Ensures adherence to cost calculation standards in pre-calculations
• Support LE Finance Head to establish meaningful KPIs and manages tracking and monitoring process
• Supports Balance Sheet review process, including Fixed Asset, WIP and inventory analysis, leading cycle counting
• Plays an integral part in both internal and external audit preparedness and support  

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proficient MS Office, incl. Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent understanding of integrated ERP, preferably D365
• 5+ years of experience in Controlling
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration

What we offer you

• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center) 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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