Location
Leipzig | Germany
Job description
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. We pride ourselves on our team of experienced and dedicated management and highly-skilled and loyal workforce, who have helped build and secure the Company's success. From engineers to accountants, welders to assembly technicians, Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries depends on people to power our innovations.
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment in an engineering-driven company. If you are talented, dedicated and want to be involved in this exciting and growing industry, we would like to hear from you! We offer an exceptional work environment, and a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including 401k match, medical, dental and much more!
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, fueling stations, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Summary/Objective:
Reporting to the Managing Director , the Financial Controller is responsible to ensure financial information is timely, accurate, complete and compliant with relevant accounting and taxation principles. Responsible for all financial and administrative functions, including financial reporting and forecasts, internal controls, payroll, invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable and other financial administrative activities.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Conduct month-end close tasks, general accounting functions, balance sheet reconciliations and expense trend analysis.
- Assist and work closely with management teams in the timely production of monthly financial statements and analysis schedules for internal reporting.
- Coordinate and assist with all assigned monthly close tasks.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Conduct detailed review and/or completion of the monthly Percentage of Completion accounting schedule (applicable for both pump locations).
- Assist in the identification of contracts for proper revenue recognition.
- Prepare annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting.
- Compile and provide schedules to be used by internal and external auditors in their quarterly reviews and yearend audits.
- Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of key business drivers.
- Providing operating managers and accounting staff with financial guidance and management oversight.
- Performing research and analysis as required.
- Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies and control requirements.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting required by Corporate, Nikkiso and other reporting requests.
- Document processes and procedures.
- Tracking KPIs and preparing various financial reports and analysis as requested.
- Policy and procedure documentation.
- Analyze the product costs by product lines to ensure the reasonable gross margin shown in the income statement.
- Review the monthly financial results, prepare the analysis to compare with budget and forecast, track the variances, provide the explanations and insights.
- Lead inventory physical count, diagnose the cause of inventory variance, work with operation team to analyze the obsolete and slow moving inventory.
- Serve as a resource to other departments as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
- 5-8 years business experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred, with full cycle accounting.
- Previous management experience required, including at least 3-5 years previous Controller experience in Germany.
- Experience and thorough understanding of Percentage of Completion accounting and related procedures strongly preferred.
- Month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations and expenses trend experience required.
- Exposure to various ERP systems is preferred; implementation experience is a definite plus.(We do use Business Central).
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required.
- Skilled at completing and recording complex financial transactions. Able to aid in developing information for financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proficient in using accounting software and ERP software (Navision preferable).
- Self-motivated, hands-on and ability to learn and grow as a business professional.
- Highly skilled and proficient in Microsoft Excel with other Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of organization and ability to manage deadlines and demonstrated ability to consistently manage competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and a demonstrated ability to produce high quality results.
- High level of ethics & integrity.
- Excellent communication in English and German (written and verbal).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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