Finance Controller

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

The Site Finance Manager / Controller will perform and coordinate local company finance operations, budget management and manufacturing cost analysis, while acting as an advisor to site & business management to drive plant and business performance.

The individual will ensure company accounting procedures to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

In order to succeed, previous manufacturing experience, a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to build cross-site networks will be required.

Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do:

Business Controlling
• Manage monthly financial closings and support the Business Head & Plant Manager with P&L reporting, EBIT, gross margin and Headcount analysis, etc.

to help understand the financial position of the factory
• Provide management with daily, weekly & monthly reporting and analysis to measure performance and work on corrective actions when required.
• Lead the annual budget and forecast processes on site and is responsible for final submission of data and analysis to corporate headquarter
• Evaluate working capital, investments, capital expenditures; Guide and recommend the business to identify cost saving opportunities
• Actively ensure compliance of policies and procedures with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements
• Ensure the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts
• Support the annual audit of an external CPA firm
Cost Controlling
• Analyze ordering patterns, monthly stock consumption, etc.

and advice business on controlling inventory costs, dead stock, stocking costs, etc.
• Lead the development of product standard costs & the annual revision of all standard costs
• Follow all internal financial controls within the business to ensure all financial activities are conducted as per set guidelines and company assets are protected
• Work closely with the business and the global team to set transfer pricing for different products in order to maximize profits
• Track, analyze and report key performance metrics, productivity and cost of goods manufactured in line with guidelines and performance versus target; Prepare and submit financial reports to the global team on a periodic basis
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