Regional Controller, Refinish Coatings, North America

Southfield, MI

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact, and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding. Please do not be confused by this:
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At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships. We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

The Regional Controller RFN North America is responsible for ensuring financial transparency and steering of the Refinish business in North America. He/she analyzes the P&L against prior year, forecast and plan, and prepares key management reports. This role supports the monthly forecasting and annual planning process and runs P&L simulations to support business decisions. He/she also is responsible for the monthly customer rebate reconciliation and rebate accrual calculations.

In addition, the incumbent supports strategic projects and drives the automation of the reporting landscape. Through this work, he/she plays a key role in providing business management with accurate, timely and decision-ready financial information.

• P&L analysis, reporting & simulations
  • Analyze the P&L versus prior year, forecast and plan and provide clear, actionable comments
  • Perform PVX (price / volume / mix) and Quality-of-Earnings analysis
  • Preparation of various reports (e.g., Segment Report)
  • Run P&L simulations to support business decisions and steering
  • Support monthly forecasting and annual planning process
• Rebates – reconciliation, adjustments & audit
  • Perform monthly rebate reconciliation and calculate monthly rebate accruals
  • Provide audit support for rebate transactions (more than $100 million per year)
• Support strategic projects
• Preparation of Non-Trade Billings
• Drive the automation of the reporting landscape

• Education and Working
  
  Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline is required (Master’s degree is preferable)
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in Controlling, financial planning & analysis, or accounting is required
• Hands-on experience with P&L analysis and reporting is required
• Additional requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of SAP (CCS module optional) and advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with reporting-automation tools (e.g. Power BI) an advantage
  • Solid understanding of P&L structure and account reconciliations
  • Business-fluent English required
  • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, commitment to data integrity and ability to meet deadlines
  • Business-analysis capability and good communication skills; ability to translate complex data into decision-ready insights
  • Self-driven, proactive personality with a high level of service orientation

Surventis takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.