Zone Assistant Operational Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Assist the Europe Operational Controller with non-commercial, operational, and technical controllership across the Europe Zone.

• Aid in managing legal entities, rationalizing operations, reducing ERP systems, remediating capital structures, and coordinating cash flow.

• Create, document, and consistently enhance Standard Work for operational and transactional processes.

• Support non-commercial functions including Logistics, Restructuring, Grants, Sales Incentive Compensation, Fleet, and Dilapidation.

• Help with quarterly risk assessments, LCT balance sheet evaluations, and submissions for the Financial Review Process.

• Facilitate monthly and quarterly closing procedures, which encompass account reconciliations, quality reviews, data requests, representation letters, and adjusting entries.

• Evaluate non-commercial balance sheet accounts for compliance, integrity, and accurate reporting.

• Oversee internal controls in accordance with local statutory requirements, GEHC GAP, US GAAP, and corporate policies.

• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance related to non-commercial and operational controls.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors regarding audit requests, remediation efforts, and corrective action plans.

• Promote simplification, integration, Finance-IT, Digital Core Transformation, and Global Markets transformation projects.

• Work in partnership with Statutory, Tax, Payroll Tax, and HR Operations teams on audits, process enhancements, and performance metrics.

• Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations for finance leadership stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA qualification, or a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in accounting, controllership, auditing, or finance.

• Experience in multinational companies with knowledge of operational accounting, legal entity controllership, financial reporting, internal controls, statutory processes, and US GAAP is preferred.

• Graduate from an external auditing firm; experience with a Big Four firm is advantageous.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition principles, local GAAP considerations, and authoritative accounting principles.

• Experience in supporting cross-functional projects, process enhancements, or standardization initiatives within finance or operations.

• Preferred experience in multi-country accounting, controllership, or commercial finance.

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication abilities.

• Strong background in internal controls, particularly with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements.

• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the capability to manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or other large ERP systems is preferred.

• Proficient Excel and financial analytics skills are desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A culture that promotes care, collaboration, and support.

• No relocation needed.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.