Group Controller

LHH is supporting a multinational company operating in the manufacturing sector in the search for a Group Controller for its headquarters in the East Milan area.Responsibilities The role will report directly to the Senior Group Finance Manager and will have the following responsabilities:  - Preparation of subsidiaries’ periodic financial statements in accordance with local Statutory and US GAAP; - Supporting on preparation of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reports; - Provide support for the consolidation and foreign currency translation of monthly financial reports for the Controls Group; - Supervise all accounting functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit risk management, general ledger, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory transactions for the Company’s subsidiaries; - Drive process improvements in areas such as AR, inventory control, and forecasting; - Take lead in gross margin analysis, variance reports, and analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions; - Provide financial services to support all departments to assist them in areas of purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting and understanding of financial statements; - Maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue recognition, expense management, and effective measurement and control over all assets; - Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory and controlling the flow of raw materials, tools, and other assets; - Assist the Group and Division Finance Managers in the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting for Italy and the Company’s subsidiaries; Your Profile Applications with the following requirements will be considered:  - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Advanced degree preferred); - Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 2 years as a Controller preferred; - Fluent in English d anItalian both written and spoken required; - Global accounting and multi-currency experience required; - Solid experience with integrated ERP systems; knowledge of Oracle NetSuite is a plus; - Excellent at managing processes; - Critical thinking skills a nd ability to constructively resolve conflicts; Office: East Milan area. Gross Annual Salary: 60.000€ #LI-DM1