Director of Controlling

Position Summary:

The Director of Controlling – Americas is responsible for leading and developing the financial controlling function across the Americas region. This includes oversight of financial reporting, revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and business partnering with operational and commercial leaders. The role ensures accurate financial insights are provided to support executive decision-making and drive strategic growth. The Director will also be responsible for M&A projects and post-merger integration efforts.

This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can optimize financial processes, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities: 

- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements

- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes in coordination with Accounting and Finance teams

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the Americas region

- Analyze revenue streams, cost structures, and investment opportunities to improve financial performance

- Ensure accurate application of revenue recognition principles (GAAP/IFRS) and oversee transfer pricing compliance

- Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, financial reporting tools, and manage applicable system roll-outs  to drive data-driven decision-making

- Provide financial insights to executive leadership, supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions

- Lead and mentor a high-performing controlling team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

- Lead Regional compliance and risk management programs, initiative implementations, and enforcement

- Support M&A activities, including due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning

- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and business case development for senior leadership

Qualification

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred)

- 12+ years of experience in financial controlling or corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

- Experience working in a multi-national corporate environment with a focus on US and global finance operations

- Proven track record in financial process optimization, cost management, and strategic planning

- Experience in leading financial aspects of M&A transactions and post-merger integration

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

- Technical & Financial Expertise

- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, financial modeling, and reporting standards

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI tools for financial analysis

- Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

- Leadership & Communication

- Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders

- Excellent leadership, team management, and coaching abilities

- Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to execution

- Strategic & Analytical Thinking

- Ability to identify trends, drive data-driven decision-making, and optimize financial performance

- Experience in working in a fast-paced, international business environment

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones:

- Communication

- Collaboration

- Customer Orientation

- Self Management

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025