Air Controller – US Area

Are You Ready to Navigate the Future of Global Trade?

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Thrive in a role with international scope, contributing to projects that shape global trade.

• Inclusive and Dynamic Culture: Join a team where diversity is strength, fostering an environment rich in personal and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a compensation package matching your role as a leading industry player, complemented by best-in-class benefits and talent development programs recognized worldwide.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our finance team supporting our Air product. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the air team in managing the company's financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting through reviewing end to end process flows, and maintaining compliance. The Controller will contribute to the overall success of the finance department by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, implementing, and improving internal controls, and collaborating on projects with cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will:

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Conduct variance evaluation to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.

• Oversee general ledger activities, including review of journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and month-end close procedures.

• Signoff and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Support with consolidated reporting and monthly financial reviews.

Internal Controls

• Collaborate with the Controllers within the US to establish and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial information across multiple systems.

• Ensure monthly review and timely execution of internal controls. Work to close open audit findings and solve root cause of ineffective controls.

• Monitor compliance with internal control policies and recommend improvements as needed.

• Support internal and external audit processes and liaise with auditors throughout the year.

End to End Financial Process and System Design

• Process standardization and automation for cost and revenue accruals

• Support acquisition integration by standardizing and fixing end-to-end processes across entities (including intercompany and reduction of entities)

• Support in the reduction of multiple systems of record in the US and implementation of new systems

• Lead the end-to-end customer implementation from a financial perspective touching multiple departments across Maersk. Ensure revenue and costs are accurately reported.

• Assist with various strategic initiatives, ad-hoc tasks, projects, and analyses as directed

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation is preferred.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in accounting or financial management roles.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

• Proficiency in CargoWise is required; proficiency in SAP a plus

• Excellent systematic and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced stills in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication and inter-personal skills.

• Ability to simplify and improve inefficient or unnecessarily complex processes.

• Constructively challenge current methods and processes. Propose and implement improvements.

• Ability to take-on abstract issues and challenges by working both on your own and as part of a cross-departmental team.

• Have a sense of urgency with ability to balance competing priorities.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock global opportunities. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $120,000-150,000 USD*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors, such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.   

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