Finance Controller

Ashland Ingredients Poland sp. z o.o.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Controller to join our Ashland Ingredients Sp. z o.o. business at our Warsaw, Poland site. The Controller is within the EMEA Region responsible for the effective and reliable operation of accounting including general accounting.

The Controller is responsible and acts as focal point in the area and is responsible for compliance with US GAAP, local statutory and legal reporting requirements. The Controller works closely with the GL teams based at the Global Business Service Centers in Hyderabad, India and Warsaw, Poland. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Finance function. This position will report to the Accounting Director EMEA & APAC. This position will be designated hybrid.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

The main tasks

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP / Local GAAP requirements / SOX / Tax Compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor the fulfillment of local statutory and tax requirements according to legally required timelines
• Managing the relationship with the 3rd party service provider engaged for local compliance.
• Safeguard the financial processes.
• Liaison with the Business Management.

Closing Activities

• Monitor / supervision of the month end closing activities of the entities according to closing schedule and in line with both US GAAP and internal accounting guidelines.
• Monitor / supervision of any corrective entries that are needed based on monitoring of the financial results during the month and closing.
• Monitor / supervision of the quantitative and qualitative financial analysis of monthly operating results.

Statutory Reporting

• Identify country specific Legal & Statutory requirements (e.g. content, format, filing due dates, penalties).
• Compile Statutory Accounts and Tax Returns (e.g. coordinate completion of Statutory Accounts, prepare Financial Statements, prepare Notes to the Financial Statements, prepare Management Report, file Financial Statements and Tax Returns to local authorities).
• Document Year-end Balance Sheet Specifications (reconciliation, G/L account breakdown, supporting documentation).

Other Local Compulsory reporting

• Coordinate/ prepare local Management Board Meetings.
• Coordinate activities to comply with other local reporting e,g local statistics.

Other tasks

• Keep close contact with Business Controllers and Business Analysts on matters related to gross profit e.g. monitor sales accruals, take corrective actions in operating results, propose accounting solutions for new business requirements, like carve-outs.
• Contact with external and internal auditors.
• Responsible for US GAAP and Statutory Audits.
• Identify, valuate and quantify any Internal risks.
• Ensures SOX compliance for the locations in the region.
• Back up for the controllers in the Region.
• Participate in special (ad-hoc) projects.

• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Professional level of knowledge of modern accounting practices.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant financial experience in a multinational environment or Big 4 audit firms.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).
• Good understanding of US GAAP reporting.
• Good understanding of the use and application of ERP systems (SAP pre)
• Good understanding of the use and application of other I.T. (Excel, Word).
• Experience with manufacturing accounting / controlling.
• Experience with Internal Controls (SOX).
• Experience with cultural diversity.
• Pro-active, hands-on mentality, convincing, motivated and team player
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.