Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance while supporting strategic and operational decision-making. This role manages the month-end close process, prepares financial statements and analyses, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards. Serving as a key business partner to leadership and project teams, the Controller provides financial insights, monitors cash flow, manages fixed assets and intercompany transactions, and coordinates external audits and regulatory reporting. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, this position ensures accurate financial management and contributes to the organization’s overall financial performance and operational efficiency.

The successful applicant must reside within commuting distance of Dusseldorf.

Primary Responsibilities:

Finance Reporting and Month-End Close:
• Full responsibility for preparing periodic financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Preparation of internal management reports for the group
• Development of financial variance, managerial, and operational analysis
• Preparation of month-end journal entries and general ledger reconciliations with accounting department (Tax advisor)
• Review and preparation of separate analyses via Excel (e.g., shop floor hours)
• Business Partnering: Acting as a financial business partner to Project Managers and Executive Management to support data-driven decision-making.
• External Liaison: Managing relationships with outsourced functions, tax advisors and global subsidiaries.
• Calculate percentage of completion accounting as needed.

Audit, Compliance & Public Authority Analyses:
• Managing and coordinating external audit processes and requests with auditors
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Preparation of governmental reports

Transaction Management:
• Management of property, plant & equipment (Fixed Assets)
• Managing fund disbursements, cash flow, bank reconciliations and Bank Guarantees
• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts and group company invoicing
• Preparing and checking payments
• Handling of cash receipts and collections

Miscellaneous:
• Assisting with inventory management and reconciliation
• Close collaboration with shipping and purchasing departments
• Working as part of a team and handling miscellaneous tasks e.g. handling incoming correspondence and telephone communication