Job Description
Legal Entity Controller, North America
US Based (Eastern/Central Time Zones)
The Legal Entity Controller, North America is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting, monthly close activities, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and local statutory requirements. This role partners closely with Finance Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, Tax, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial results and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting
- Own the legal entity close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for the US and Canada Legal Entities.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in coordination with Financial Shared Services (FSS).
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company accounting policies.
- Perform analytical reviews of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, including variance analysis.
- Oversee & execute accruals, provisions, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinate financial sign-offs and reporting deliverables.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, regulatory, and internal control requirements, and support ICFR compliance
- Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit findings.
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks impacting legal entities.
Oversight of Financial Shared Services
- Monitor quality and integrity of accounting processes performed by shared services.
- Resolve accounting and process issues impacting financial reporting.
- Drive standardization, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Accounting Advisory & Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary accounting advisor to Business Controllers and Operations Controllers, providing guidance on accounting treatment
- Support business initiatives, restructuring, and finance transformation activities.
Balance Sheet & Intercompany Management
- Maintain strong balance sheet governance and resolve aged or unreconciled items timely.
- Oversee inventory, fixed assets, reserves, and intercompany accounting activities.
- Ensure intercompany reconciliations and reporting are completed accurately and on time.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Support ERP governance, including SAP FiCo or equivalent systems.
- Lead or support process improvement, system implementation, and transformation projects.
- Maintain documentation of accounting processes, controls, and key policies.
Leadership & Influence
- Act as a senior accounting subject matter expert within the organization and provide technical accounting guidance. Influence stakeholders and drive accountability across a matrixed organization without direct authority.
We Bring:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- A place to grow and develop.
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
You Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience.
- Proficient understanding of Finance and Accounting processes.
- Experience working in a shared service model or matrixed organization.
- SAP experience required
- Prior experience supporting carve-outs, integrations, restructuring, or multinational compliance activities is highly desirable, as well as experience leading financial process improvement, automation, and ERP optimization initiatives.
The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will bebased on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $128,000.00 - $148,000.00.
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage,paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bringprogress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrancethat helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health,and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts youup and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progressonly happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, theydo their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has thechance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair andinclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need anysupport through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency Statement
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentagesor similar.
