allnex

Finance Controller - GBS Americas

allnex  •  Guadalajara, MX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Are you a finance professional ready to take ownership of a high-impact role in a global organization? allnex is looking for a Finance Controller to lead the financial operations of our U.S. entity, overseeing over $500M in net sales. This is a unique opportunity to drive financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP, IFRS, and tax standards. You’ll lead the month-end close process, manage annual audits, and support tax provision and compliance activities. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with teams across finance, manufacturing, procurement, HR, and more to maintain strong internal controls and drive continuous improvement. While this position has no direct reports, it requires strong leadership and coordination skills. You’ll report directly to the Director, FP&A Americas & Finance US, based in Georgia.

Responsibilities

Finance

  • Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the US-based financial statements for IFRS, GAAP and tax.
  • Conduct research on IFRS and US GAAP compliance to ensure accurate accounting treatment of unusual, complex or one-off accounting transactions.
  • Prepare and review Balance Sheet Account reconciliations on a monthly/Quarterly basis
  • Collaborate with other Finance staff in resolving issues and maintaining proper controls on financial transactions.
  • Maintain strong controls across operations, including inventory management, SMOG write-offs, fixed asset management, capex process, leases, working capital, cash management and forecasting, other.

External Auditors

  • Responsible for annual audit for the US entity, provide schedules, reports and explanations to KPMG for the purposes of quarterly reviews and annual audit.
  • Prepare quarterly flux analysis for global audit review.
  • Prepare annual impairment testing analysis.
  • Prepare and update Process Flow narrative documents that describe departmental processes for the purposes of external audit as well as for the internal needs of the company.
  • Assist with annual inventory count process and related

Tax

  • Responsible for tax provision booking and analysis.
  • Coordinate with Tax Manager on tax compliance and reporting
  • Deliver required inputs to Deloitte for preparation of corporate income tax (CIT) returns Property tax returns, Transfer Pricing report and all other tax filing supporting documents.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax payments to avoid delinquencies or penalties.
  • Various tax related projects.

Month End Close

  • Lead overall month-end close for US entity.
  • Coordinate closely with AR, AP, GL, and cost analysts to ensure accurate and timely close and resolution of all accounting issues; ensure all journal entries entered correctly and in the correct periods.
  • Research and provide information on expenditure variances, supporting the Finance Team and other business partners.
  • Prepare the financial tax provisions for US, including preparation of support and postings, and updating the tax reporting system, Once Source (OTP)

Treasury

  • Assist in monthly intercompany cash netting program for the US entity.

Special Projects

  • Identify and suggest improvements to our SAP system in relation to Financial processes, and assist with other finance and business projects as needed.

Required skills and experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a Legal Entity Controller within large, complex multinational organizations (Enterprise with USD $1B+ in revenue).
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, complemented by familiarity with US tax regulations and hands‑on experience in financial reporting and external audits.
  • Proficiency in ERP, preferably SAP, and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and process improvements
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing finance, including inventory, fixed assets, and cost control
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
  • Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex financial topics to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Academic degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA qualification highly desired.

We offer


We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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About allnex

allnex is a leading global manufacturer and solution provider of coating resins and additives for industrial and composite markets. With a 75-year heritage, over €2.2 billion in revenue and 4,000 employees worldwide, our focus is to create innovative chemistry for all nex>t generations, driven by the needs of our customers in a fast-changing world. We do this with sales, research and production network spanning 35 countries, a workforce representing over 50 nations with an all-in dedication to innovation, sustainability and reliable partnership.

allnex supports customers to enhance their product and service solutions with a wide range of chemistries and innovative products, including the sustainable ECOWISE™ offerings. As part of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), our main markets are Mobility & Transportation, Packaging & Consumer Goods and Construction & Infrastructure.

Would you like to know more about who we are and what we do? Visit www.allnex.com or our social media channels! (LinkedIn and YouTube).

Interested in joining our team? Watch our video: https://bit.ly/2kqA84H

You can find all our latest vacancies on our Career page: https://careers.allnex.com/

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt, DE
Year Founded
2013
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