VP, Controlling- Area US

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

Job Description

Understand the business of Sika in the Area USA, promoting and supporting sustainable value generation.

Manage the group reporting process for the Area USA

Transfer know-how and experience about administrative procedures, internal controls and share “BDP’s”

Establish and fulfill required standards of quality, effectiveness and efficiency in the administrative and financial processes, aiming for harmonization and continuous improvement.

Support the Area Manager & Regional Controller in all financial topics providing analysis and improvement proposals

• Implementation and development of a controlling system including Sika’s Internal Control System.
• Assure monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements are adhered to and comply with Sika’s Controller Handbook (analyze deviations, comment and initiate improvement actions).
• Preparation and coordination of the budget & forecast process
• Frequently visit the plants and companies of the Area, deepening the knowledge of local operations and their financial performance.
• Analyze the economic efficiency and optimization of the cost structure & operating margin

Qualifications

EDUCATION LEVEL:

An accounting degree is required; a CPA is desirable.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of IFRS Standards.

Knowledge and application of fiscal rules.

EXPERIENCE IN:

Areas of Accounting, Tax, Legal and Internal Audit.

EXPERIENCE TIME:

5 years experience in a multinational company

SKILLS:

This position requires a dynamic person with the ability to communicate with others analytically. Strong leadership capabilities are required with the ability to interpret financial results to steer the company financially to meet its targets.  The business environment has many variations and changes, and the candidate must be prepared to work within the broad parameters. This person must be entrepreneurial, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, confident, self-motivating, logical, analytical, systematic, precise and innovative.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.