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GE Controller

Job Details

Contract Type:
Unlimited / Full-Time
Country / City:
United States / Stamford, CT
Company:
Beiersdorf
Job Function:
Finance (incl. Accounting, Controlling)

Your Tasks

We are seeking a GE Controller to lead forecasting, planning, and analysis of General Expenses. This role will also support general accounting functions, including month-end journal vouchers and account reconciliations. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will provide insights that shape strategic decisions around GE spend. This position offers a hybrid working model, combining collaboration in our Stamford office with flexibility to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead GE planning and forecasting cycles with ownership and accountability
  • Serve as a key business partner across cross-functional teams, facilitating standardized monthly meetings
  • Conduct monthly variance analysis of GE/Overhead actual expenses
  • Record GE re-classes and journal vouchers monthly/quarterly to ensure accurate reporting
  • Drive continuous process improvement in GE management practices
  • Manage cost center reporting, including cycle administration and chart of accounts oversight
  • Review cycles and allocations to ensure accurate departmental reporting
  • Lead accounting processes for balance sheet provision and accrual accounts
  • Oversee planning and forecasting for Other Income & Expense
  • Deliver detailed bridges and variance analyses comparing forecasts and prior-year results
  • Identify risks and opportunities to ensure organizational targets are achieved

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in a multinational CPG company.
  • Strong accounting background with deep understanding of balance sheet and income statement
  • Experience managing GE/Overhead expenses and handling confidential information
  • Advanced knowledge of SAP, including CO/PA assessment cycles
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential)
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management
  • Proven ability to implement new processes and standardize reporting with stakeholder alignment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across teams

Additional information


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Work Life Balance (2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024, 2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023, 2025)
  • Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

Check us out on Comparably:https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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