Head of Finance and Accounting

We are seeking a results‑driven, hands‑on and strategic Director Finance (m/f/d) to join our leadership team in the US. Körber Pharma Packaging Materials LLC focuses on the development and production of secondary packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry. The company belongs to the BU Körber Pharma Packaging Materials, where over 1,000 employees produce folding cartons, package inserts, and labels at six locations in Europe and the US. Packaging Materials is part of the unique Körber Pharma Ecosystem, providing machinery, materials, software and consulting services to the Life Science industry.

You will direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reporting, tax returns, and governmental reports, and oversee the monthly closing process

You will develop high‑quality financial forecasts based on business projections and compare actual results to budgets and forecasts, making adjustments as needed

You will lead the financial planning process, recommend improvements to current methods, and define and maintain cost center and internal work order structures

You will analyze operations and customer margins to identify areas for improvements

You will lead the department heads of Accounting, Controlling, HR, and work closely with other department leaders to monitor performance and make strategic recommendations

You will partner with the MD and President of Körber Pharma Materials LLC, the VP Finance of the BU in Europe and executive leadership to coordinate strategic planning, forecasting, performance management, and priority setting, serving as a trusted sparring partner

You will evaluate business case opportunities for expansion into new product or regional areas and lead strategic initiatives such as software implementations and ERP enhancements

You will support Körber Group M&A function in M&A projects and lead post‑merger integration projects

You will manage compliance and legal matters, cash flow, banking relationships, working capital optimization, tax management, and transfer pricing

You will analyze business case opportunities for expansion and Capex projects

You will review KPIs regularly and initiate actions to ensure agility and sustained business performance

S. degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; a Master’s degree in Finance, MBA, and/or CPA is preferred

You have 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience

You have a minimum of five years of manufacturing accounting experience; You have strong knowledge of accrual‑based accounting principles

You have experience ensuring accurate financial reporting under U.You have a solid understanding of work‑in‑process (WIP) accounting

You have experience with job costing and/or project‑based cost accounting

You have proficiency with database systems and accounting software applications

SAP experience is a strong plus

You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer base and a growing business

You will work in a team that is focusing on customer requirements

You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan

Our nation’s military veterans represent the top talent this country has to offer. Military Veterans to apply.

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