Financial Controller @ Bakelite
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Financial Controller at Bakelite
At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, Bakelite engineers sustainable products for stronger homes and safer automobiles worldwide.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP. Tasks include overseeing all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, statutory reporting requirements, balance sheet accuracy, and effective stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall Balance Sheet ownership and accuracy evaluation.
- Support monthly closing under US GAAP and statutory reporting.
- Global fixed asset accounting and liaison with auditors.
- Account reconciliations, analysis, and tax department collaboration.
- Ensure adherence to Internal Accounting Policies and compliance frameworks.
What Bakelite Offers
Join a diverse global team dedicated to continued learning, robust benefits, and competitive compensation. At Bakelite, safety and associate care are top priorities within a supportive culture.
Life in Louisville
Louisville, KY, known as the Gateway to the South, offers rich culture and history, attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum, and convenient travel via the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Key skills/competency
- Financial Reporting
- US GAAP
- Compliance
- Balance Sheet
- Statutory Reporting
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Tax Regulations
- Account Reconciliation
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Bakelite
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight US GAAP expertise.
- Showcase ERP skills: Emphasize SAP and accounting software experience.
- Research Bakelite: Understand the company’s sustainable and innovation culture.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice competency and behavioral questions in finance.