VP, Controlling, Area US

About the role

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 by providing analysis and improvement proposals. Implement and develop 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). Prepare and coordinate 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage group reporting for the Area USA
• Transfer administrative and internal control expertise
• Establish and maintain quality, effectiveness, and efficiency standards in financial processes
• Support Area Manager & Regional Controller with financial analysis and improvement proposals
• Implement and develop a controlling system, including Sika’s Internal Control System
• Ensure compliance with monthly/quarterly/annual group reporting requirements
• Analyze deviations, provide commentary, and initiate improvement actions per Sika’s Controller Handbook
• Prepare and coordinate the budget & forecast process
• Visit plants and companies to assess local operations and financial performance
• Analyze economic efficiency, cost structure, and operating margin optimization

Requirements

• Accounting degree (required); CPA (desirable)
• Knowledge of IFRS Standards
• Knowledge and application of fiscal rules
• 5+ years of experience in a multinational company
• Experience in Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Leadership capabilities with the ability to interpret financial results
• Entrepreneurial, competitive, and imaginative mindset
• Enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivating
• Logical, analytical, systematic, precise, and innovative
• Ability to work within broad parameters in a dynamic business environment

Benefits

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

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their career paths. The company prioritizes employee safety, well-being, and open communication, while actively contributing to the community and promoting sustainability.