Remote Material Controller Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Brief Job Description: 

This position provides leadership, direction and ensures strategic deployment of materials management within the Line of Business assigned and its Manufacturing Sites and its production line(s). Responsibilities include amongst others: SI&OP forecast management and review. Development of materials and resource plan. Master scheduling, production planning, materials planning/buying and Inventory planning. This role will also be the conduit for big projects ensuring materials and resources planning. On the strategy side, this function will work with Procurement and Logistics to set material plans (a plan for each item) driven by market needs of Finish Goods and Commodity strategies. 

This key position operates in a matrix organizational structure and works closely with Sales Operations and Demand Management, Procurement and Logistics and the specific LOB.

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: 

(This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision making responsibilities etc.)

• Accountable for the production of accurate monthly accounts for the Country Business in accordance with Company guidelines, policies and procedures
• Accountable for the production of Statutory Financial Accounts in compliance with Local Accounting standards (Local GAAP) / IFRS / IAS)
• Accountable for the production of monthly accounts in accordance with US GAAP for consolidation purposes 
• Accountable for ensuring an appropriate Financial Close calendar is followed in compliance with internal and external reporting timetables and procedures
• Accountable for ensuring account reconciliations and full reviews of the P&L and Balance sheet are performed on a regular basis
• Accountable for the production and quality assurance of accurate statutory reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and any statistics required for the company's subsidiaries within their region
• Accountable for the audit processes within their country, including statutory, local tax and other specific regulatory audits and submissions
• Accountable for the continuous review of financial controls within their country ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the group's accounting records and financial systems 
• Overall management of the Country Consolidation process (which will become applicable for Vertiv International GMBH in the future) and the internal and external reporting timetable
• Drive, in conjunction with the GBS, the production of and implementation of SOX compliance by ensuring that written controls are in place for all finance processes, and enforced and communicated within their country
• Accountable for compliance of EMEA working capital according to set Company Policies and Procedures, also ensure that accurate working capital information is fed on a timely basis to Group Treasury
• Identify risks and ensure appropriate provisions
• Provide support as required to the EMEA Controller on ad hoc initiatives through the provision of information pertaining to strategic and tactical projects
• Support the integration and/or demerger of businesses
• Build and maintain close working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient communication

Qualifications:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a controlling role, ideally with an audit background.
• Chartered accountant with strong technical accounting skills.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in implementing and using ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong interpersonal skills, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in German and English.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a varied workload and drive change processes.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)

• Potentially long working hours during monthly and annual closing. Daily presence in Company's offices is required, with limited possibility to work from remote (to be negotiated and agreed).

Time Travel Needed:

• up to 15%

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.