This position leads continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring Hach maintains world-class financial processes and controls through examination and evaluation of internal control for business processes. Findings will be communicated to management with his/her recommendations for improvements and through partnership with the regional Finance team, process improvement will be realized. This is a high-visibility role, working closely with Hach senior leaders and business unit managers, as well as parent company (Veralto) personnel.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and perform and/or direct annual audits and balance sheet reviews for Hach regional locations
- Review and perform periodic self-assessments of business processes to identify potential risks/ control weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Design and align on actions to mitigate those risks/ control weaknesses for effective and efficient business processes and work with country finance leaders for timely execution of those
- Implement best-in-class financial processes and controls across Hach’s operations
- Provide support and follow-up on the closure of audit issues, including monthly updates with Country Controllers and Country Managers
- Review business units’ Anti-Corruption Self Assessments and actively work with Hach’s Legal Department to develop ACP policies and programs
- Drive global financial compliance activities with Country Controllers and Hach Corporate team
- Drive the implementation of new accounting policies and standards, review and implementation of country level revenue recognition policies in the region. Be the “go-to” team member for technical accounting questions for the region.
- Execute special projects as may be required such as investigations etc.
- Provide periodic training, guidance and education to finance and cross functional teams on compliance activities like updated corporate policies, revenue recognition memos etc
- Drives the use of VES/ Lean Management Tools and continuous improvement within the Finance organization and the business
- Challenges existing processes, systems, reports, data analysis and outputs and implements necessary changes to create a best-in-class control environment
- Self-Management: Strong leadership/management skills with the ability to influence others.
- Drives results with a sense of urgency.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with all levels of management.
- Ability to travel (30% - 50% of the time)
Education and Background
- 9+ years’ experience in audit/compliance/controlling, or equivalent
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm, or equivalent, a plus
- Strong background in general accounting, auditing and financial analysis; ability to implement best-in-class practices
- Strong understanding of SOX Compliance
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards & US GAAP
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to serve as a business partner to coach and influence functional partners
- Proficiency in financial analysis; able to identify variations and trends that indicate possible exposures and the need for countermeasures
- Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment and work in cross-functional teams.
- Analytical / problem solving: Excellent organizational, consultative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
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