Performance Controller

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? 

Transform the everyday with us!

The Performance Controller role is in Alpharetta, GA. This position is a hybrid or remote opportunity for the employees of the RC US DI FIN organization. 

You will make an impact by:

Management Reporting

• Prepare insightful standard and ad hoc financial reports and executive commentary on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance to include storyline, risks and opportunities, and performance analysis.

• Responsible for entering, tracking, administration, updating and reporting PUMA measures, collaborating with HQ colleagues, Zone US, etc.

• Prepare various standard and ad hoc financial reports, reporting packages, as well as KPIs to provide meaningful and accurate financial information.

• Collaborate closely with Sales FIN and Solution Execution to align and understand growth opportunities, risks, large revenue project timelines, and performance analysis. 

• Prepare and maintain risks and opportunities register to provide insightful and meaningful data to enable data-driven decision-making.

• Support and collaborate with Zone US, HQ on standard and ad hoc requests to meet deadlines timely.

• Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings tasks, which include but are not limited to: KPIs tracking, monthly journal entries, and other required reporting deliverables for PC.

• Ensure clean books and records, maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy.

• Identify areas to optimize via data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trends to drive financial performance.

Financial Governance

• Drive governance-related topics and facilitate actions required to align with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG).

• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings tasks, which include but are not limited to monthly journal entries, KPIs reporting, ADSTAR, transfer price reviews, and balance sheet reviews.

• Coordinate and lead all internal and external audit/internal control (RIC) and support audit activities within DI US LCB.

• Prepare various standard and ad hoc financial reports, as well as KPIs to provide meaningful and accurate financial information.

• Ensure clean books and records, maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy.

• Identify areas to optimize via data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trends to drive financial performance.

Central Support Functions

• Lead and prepare the cost allocation process /OpCo costs across DI US LCB.

• Responsible for cost controlling, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of performance across DI US LCB and Zone US. 

• Support and facilitate cost synergy activities across DI US LCB.

• Collaborate closely with BA and Solution Execution to understand risks and project related NCCs for tracking and reporting to provide transparency and performance. 

• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings tasks, which include but are not limited to: KPIs tracking, monthly journal entries, and other required reporting deliverables for PC.

• Prepare various standard and ad hoc financial reports, as well as KPIs to provide meaningful and accurate financial information.

• Ensure clean books and records, maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy.

• Identify areas to optimize via data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trends to drive financial performance.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will:

• Possess thorough understanding of financial standards to ensure proper accounting, controlling and reporting.

• Leverage Technology with Purpose by strategically using digital tools, advanced analytics and insights to enhance financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting to ensure the organization is equipped to solve real-world challenges.

• Maintain a growth mindset in own work, team, and cross-functionally in a dynamic business landscape.

• Complete ownership and self-starter.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate experience in financial planning and analysis, reporting, or related function.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.

• 5 + years of demonstrated success working with multiple functions in Finance.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.

• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong financial accounting and business acumen skills.

• Proven expertise in ERP systems and in advanced reporting tools and data visualization (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, PowerBI, Knime, Tableau).

• Full ownership and self-starter mentality.

• Experience in Performance Controlling.

• Enthusiastic and fast learner with the ability to break down complex assignments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively solve challenges independently.

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to critically assess data and solve complex problems.

• Effective team communication, fostering collaboration, trust, and active engagement.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Detail-oriented and process-driven, ensuring accuracy in financial reports and models.

• Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and composure in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

You’ll benefit from: 

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

• The pay range for this position is $89,670-$153,720, and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. 

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with the purpose of adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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