Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne Nagel. Our Jersey City branch is looking for a new VP Financial Controller for Contract Logistics to join our Finance team.
Your Role As our VP Financial Controller for Contract Logistics you will manage any controlling related tasks for our thriving Contract Logistics operations within the Americas including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Your activities will involve reporting and forecasting, investment analysis, cost control, risk management, and working capital management.
Your Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner for our US/Americas Contract Logistics Leadership Team in all finance related tasks, covering our United States, Canada, Mexico, and South American operations
• Directly manage a team of 8 US Controllers
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing and manage annual and quarterly forecast processes
• Review investment applications and new business ventures, validate cost savings initiatives, and present business cases for approval
• Represent Finance/Controlling in all new business opportunities/RFPs, ensuring accurate cost data and adherence to company accounting practices
• Anticipate financial risks, conduct contract reviews, participate in customer pricing, and agree on mitigation strategies with senior management
• Review P&Ls, perform gap analysis, develop cost control measures, and support major procurement projects
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement within our Contract Logistics Controlling team for the Americas, ensure compliance with Kuehne Nagel financial guidelines, and oversee the development of Local Financial Analysts and Support staff

Your Skills And Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred
• 7-10 years working experience in Finance, of which at least 5 years is in a Controlling function
• Operational and business “know-how” in Contract Logistics and the supply chain industry required
• 5 years of working experience directly leading/managing geographically dispersed teams of 5 or more
• Willingness to travel within the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America

Good Reasons to Join At Kuehne Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Total target compensation range is $160,000 to $265,000. The posted range is inclusive of a competitive bonus opportunity. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.