Business Controller

## Business ControllerApplylocations: Kennesaw: Atlanta , GA: Alpharetta, GA: Acworth, GA: Woodstock, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: R2026-0914**Who are we:**Heidelberg USA is a reliable and highly innovative partner to the printing industry. Our brand has been synonymous with quality and future viability for more than 170 years. This means that we are a company with a long tradition, but at the same time we help define the future trends in our industry thanks to state-of-the-art technologies and innovative business ideas. We are dedicated to our equipment, our technology, our associates, and our customers. Come join the team! **Are you looking for a challenge? That's what we offer!****Business Controller****Position Overview:**This is a non-management and hands-on role. The Business Controller is responsible for accounting, budgeting/forecasting activities, and cost center review for assigned product areas. The Business Controller is responsible for leading profitability discussions with business drivers and challenging the status quo to deliver on expected results. The Business Controller is also responsible for reconciliations of assigned accounts and required to meet all month-end and department timelines.**What You Will Do*** Month-end closing activities including accruals, calculation of journal entries, deferrals* Perform product area analysis including variance explanations and recommend corrective actions to business drivers and finance managers* Calculate and maintain monthly rolling forecast of revenues, margins, and costs of assigned product/cost areas and proactively communicate anticipated deviations* Provide monthly profitability reports to business drivers prior to month-end close requesting feedback on material deviations while identifying corrective action* Support department needs to update financial reports with latest actual results and other metrics, including balance sheet reporting* Crosstrain on department tasks for knowledge share, backup support, and departmental success* Work with the various product team members and business drivers to understand the business concepts/topics for fluid discussions across the business* Provide support for the interim and annual audit process, communicating details with professionalism and understanding, to external auditors where needed* Provide support for weekly payment cycle approvals**Education*** Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required* MBA or other advanced financial education preferred**Experience*** 7–10 years of progressive experience in: + Financial controlling + Leading dynamic discussions with business drivers + Financial Planning & Analysis + Accounting or corporate finance + Budgeting and forecasting + Financial reporting* Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or commercial business units preferred (if applicable)* Prior experience working in a global environment with multiple time zones and matrixed organization is preferred**Technical & Functional Skills*** Strong understanding of: + Financial statements and GAAP/IFRS principles + Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis + Cost accounting and profitability analysis + Internal controls and compliance + KPI development and performance tracking* Advanced Excel skills required* Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred* Experience with financial reporting and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred**Leadership & Business Partnership*** Proven ability to partner with operational and commercial leaders to drive business performance* Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities* Ability to influence decision-making through financial insights* Experience facilitating cross-functional initiatives and process improvements**Soft Skills*** Excellent communication and presentation skills* Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* High attention to detail with strong business acumenAdditional Preferred Qualifications* Experience with audits* Continuous improvement experience preferred* Experience in international finance environments is a plus**Salary: $105K to $120K****Location: Marietta, GA****ADA:** Heidelberg will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.**OSHA:** Heidelberg provides a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act. Heidelberg examines workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards. Heidelberg ensures employees have and use safe tools and equipment; and properly maintain such equipment.**EEO/AA Statement:** Heidelberg is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Heidelberg are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Heidelberg will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.**Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:** Heidelberg will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.**Good to know**: Rarely are there candidates who fulfill all requirements 100%. Even if you don't fulfill all requirements, we look forward to receiving your application in any case. #J-18808-Ljbffr