Country Controller

Job holder will be responsible for Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland).

Preferred location for this role is Brussels, Belgium (secondly Madrid, Spain), however relevant candidates, located elsewhere will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Provides support for the oversight and coordination of control activities for multiple Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) entities across and countries. Oversights of key activities in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP, Corporate Policies and Sarbanes Oxley. Delivers key Controllership objectives, while supporting the Mission & Vision of KGS Corporation Finance. Reports to the Financial Controller EMEA and supports local business.

Role description.

Develops, directs, plans and evaluates accounting activities to ensure they are in alignment with US GAAP and Corporate policies, with a clear focus on external reporting and statutory compliance matters. Accounting activities in this role will have oversight of closing activities, reconciliations, statutory reporting, support of tax reporting and management of third-party activities. Owns the balance sheet analysis and analytics, performs statutory reporting, provides support on tax matters and oversees third-party activities including reconciliations and general accounting activities. Supports Business Unit Controllership Leaders with key initiatives and BU focus items, as needed. This role may support multiple entities and requires key knowledge and understanding, given the complexities of the European environment for a Research and development, or Sales and Marketing organization. As a key business partner within KGS Finance this role will engage in key projects and strategic initiatives, while managing complex accounting activities.

Organizational Level Description

• Owns the actuals reporting, financial statement analysis and reporting for country activities.
• Owns the full control environment for SOX reportable entities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interface with management, shared service center and other employees.
• Ability to communicate and influence key Business Partners, Controllers, Finance Leads and external parties.
• Responsible to oversee, identify, communicate, and resolve financial and internal control matters.
• Provides key support to Global Tax, internal and external auditors, and external service providers.

Job Description

• Manages and analyzes activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control financial resources and compliance with regulations, laws and reporting activities.
• Prepares, examines, and conforms to procedures for general ledger preparation and project and / or government accounting activities.
• Performs monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
• Responsible for preparing and filing all statutory statements, as required.
• Develops and documents accounting policies, procedures, control processes and financials.
• Prepares budgets and forecasts and compares budget to actual costs, ensuring that budgets are adhered to.
• Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations in order to accurately represent financial standing.
• Supports internal and external audits for process compliance and timely completion.
• Leads small scale projects.

Minimum requirements:

• Min. Bachelor degree (University degree will be a plus) in relevant educational area.
• Minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience (Accounting, Controlling), gained in large business organizations (Consulting/Big4 experience will be an advantage).
• Very good knowledge of accounting/controlling systems/tools.
• Strong communicator, energetic, assertive, good team player.
• Well-structured and organized, able to set and execute priorities.
• International / cross-cultural experience.

Summary

Experienced Accountant/Controller. Executes and provides analysis for general accounting processes such as inter-company cash, cash management, government accounting, financial reporting, project accounting and / or balance sheet management. Responsible for developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, control processes and financials.