Regional Controller

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Regional Finance Controller supports the oversight, governance, and performance of accounting and finance operations across all managed facilities within ASC Americas. The role provides leadership in financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, forecasting, business analysis, cash management, and stakeholder reporting. The Regional Finance Controller partners closely with plant finance teams, operations leadership, and corporate finance functions to ensure the integrity of financial information and the achievement of organizational objectives.

The position serves as a strategic business partner to regional leadership, driving financial transparency, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable business performance.

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the Director of Finance and regional leadership.
• Provide financial guidance and analytical support to all functional areas within the ASC Americas region.
• Establish strong partnerships with Plant Controllers and operational leaders to enhance financial performance and decision‑making.
• Act as a primary regional finance contact for managed facilities.

• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control standards, and corporate policies.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal control processes.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requirements.
• Communicate key compliance findings and recommendations to the Director of Finance and relevant stakeholders.

• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful monthly and quarterly management reporting.
• Prepare profitability analyses, SG&A reviews, and rolling financial forecasts.
• Develop reporting tools and analyses that enable senior leadership to understand business performance and financial results.
• Ensure revenue and expenses are recognized accurately, completely, and appropriately classified.
• Monitor and evaluate Continuous Improvement (CI) and Procure Plus initiatives, validating actual financial impact against projected benefits.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives that support business objectives.

• Drive initiatives to improve working capital performance and achieve regional cash flow targets.
• Consolidate, review, and monitor regional cash flow forecasts using both direct and indirect methodologies.
• Support regional strategies related to foreign exchange exposure and risk mitigation.

• Lead and coordinate robust forecasting processes for EBIT and Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF).
• Manage the annual budgeting process, including preparation, consolidation, review, and presentation of regional budgets.
• Ensure budget submissions align with corporate guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Benchmark financial metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance.

• Collaborate with Operations leadership to evaluate capital investment opportunities and support approval processes.
• Promote best practices in financial reporting, performance analysis, and controlling activities.
• Participate in the implementation of new business processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Support initiatives related to standard costing, ERP systems, pricing structures, and business process improvements.

• Maintain SOX and Internal Control Environment (ICE) compliance throughout the region.
• Facilitate best‑practice sharing among finance teams.
• Review regional month‑end close processes and contingency planning.
• Audit and approve Continuous Improvement and Procure Plus initiatives.
• Support standard cost management and ERP‑related initiatives.
• Participate in business process implementation and transformation projects.
• Lead and develop one direct report.

• Corporate Finance Team
• Cluster Operations Directors
• Plant Management Teams
• Plant Finance Teams

• External…