Business Unit Controller

About the role

Oversee the finance and accounting functions for the Building / Finishing Business Unit, a division of Sika Corp. Provide strategic guidance from a finance perspective as a member of the BU Building / Finishing Management Team. Focus on financial planning development, monitoring, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee the annual budgeting process, as well as ongoing P&L forecasting to enable the business unit to deliver on key revenue and EBITDA targets
• Collaborate with business unit leadership and department heads to provide insights into revenue growth, cost reduction, and capital investment
• Monitor key EBITDA levers and provide recommendations on corrective actions to business unit leaders as necessary
• Oversee development and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet). Perform variance analysis and provide forward-looking recommendations on resource allocation to achieve EBITDA targets
• Partner with business leaders and department heads to identify and implement process improvements
• Monitor compliance with key policies, internal controls and financial reporting as outlined in the Sika Controllers handbook. Manage the month-end close process for the business unit
• Liaison for SAP matters relating to BU Building / Finishing

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills – ability to synthesize large amounts of financial data and utilize business intelligence tools to uncover meaningful insights and opportunities
• Leadership communication and executive presence – comfortable presenting to senior leaders and challenging and influencing decisions where appropriate
• Strategic problem-solving – proficiency in piecing together various financial puzzle pieces to create comprehensive growth strategies and forecast potential scenarios
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial management experience
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Proficiency with SAP preferred

Benefits

• 401k with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + paid volunteer time
• Wellness/fitness reimbursements
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Pay

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training.