Description
As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPGs deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive.
VPG has facilities and operations in 13 countries, with more than 30 sites and over colleagues across the globe we recognize it is our talented people that are key in ensuring we successfully achieve our business aims.
We are seeking a motivated Director Regional Controller to join our European Finance team.
Responsibilities:
1. Analytical & Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis over business performance and trends
2. General Ledger Accounting: Direct functions in EU (incl. A/R, A/P, FA, accruals & restructure provisions)
3. Fixed Assets: oversee company assets
4. Risk Management: Identify financial & tax risks and opportunities within EU and present to management
5. Cash Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity & maintain banking relationships to optimize cash utilization and mitigate risks
6. Budgeting & Forecast: Lead the financial planning process for EU, in alignment with corporate objectives and strategic initiatives
7. Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with US-GAAP, SOX, and other (local) regulatory requirements
8. Tax Compliance: Collaborate with corporate tax directors and advisors to ensure compliance with all tax regulations (incl. planning and reporting) in various EU tax regimes
9. Audits: Provide support and facilitate local and international audit processes
10. Team: Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, guide, coach and support for high performance; cooperate with corporate BU and divisional controllers
11. Special Projects: Provide info and work on special tasks given by the supervisor
Requirements
12. BA in Financial/Controlling Studies
13. Knowledge and experience in US-GAAP, EU accounting policies & regulations
14. Minimum 10 yr. of experience in accounting and financial reporting in international production companies
15. Experience as legal director of EU countries.
16. Experience in EU & US business culture & customs.
17. Familiarity with US GAAP and European accounting standards.
18. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
19. Manage international accounting teams remotely
20. Capabilities in Microsoft Office Package, ERP Systems (QAD, MFG Pro - an advantage)
Benefits
Upon joining VPG, you become part of an amazing global community. We will support you with on-the-job training as soon as you join us.
Our main benefits include:
21. Competitive salary package
22. Company Bonus Scheme
23. Company Car
24. Pension Scheme
25. Life assurance scheme
26. Annual leave 25 days plus public holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
27. Employee Assistance Programme
28. Recruitment referral scheme
29. Company funded Social Events
30. Personal development opportunities