Country Controller

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Country Controller

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Now hiring! Country Controller

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

We are looking for a Country Controller to join our Agricultural Solutions team in RTP, NC.

In this role, you will lead forecasting, budgeting, reporting and business analysis for the legal entity, provide financial transparency and recommendations to business leaders, and manage complex incentive-related accrual, reconciliation and customer-payment processes. You will partner closely with Controlling, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Excellence, Supply Chain, Operations, Technical Services and Finance teams to support accurate decisions and sustainable business performance.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Country Controller, you create chemistry by...

• Leading legal-entity forecasting, budgeting and management reporting across P&L, selected balance-sheet items, accounts receivable, cost management and Integrated Business Planning submissions.
• Managing month-end forecasting activities and supporting selling-cost budgets and forecasts by coordinating assumptions, timelines, analyses and reporting across relevant stakeholders.
• Providing financial and business analysis that identifies trends, risks and opportunities and translates complex data into transparent, actionable recommendations for business decisions.
• Serving as a trusted finance partner to Controlling, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Excellence, Seeds & Traits Operations, Technical Services, Supply Chain and other functions in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Managing market-cost planning, monitoring and reporting, including variance analysis, cost transparency and recommendations that strengthen financial performance and accountability.
• Overseeing complex end-to-end incentive financial processes, ensuring integrity and accuracy across accruals, reconciliations and payments to customers and channel partners.
• Supporting finance activities related to U.S. legal entities and delivering timely ad-hoc analyses and reporting while maintaining financial accuracy, compliance and alignment with internal policies.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; an MBA, master's degree, CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Bring at least eight years of experience in controlling, finance, accounting, forecasting, budgeting or business analysis; experience in the chemical or agricultural industry is considered an asset.
• Analyze complex financial and business data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into clear recommendations that influence business decisions.
• Lead recurring forecasting, reporting and planning processes with a high degree of independence, sound judgment and attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Influence stakeholders across a broad matrixed organization and contribute effectively to cross-functional projects without relying on direct authority.
• Coach and mentor colleagues while demonstrating advancing leadership skills and a collaborative approach across Finance and supported business functions.
• Utilize advanced digital and analytical capabilities to improve transparency, reporting and decision support, including proficiency with financial-planning, reporting and data-analysis tools.
• Navigate changing priorities and time-sensitive requests while balancing stakeholder needs and maintaining compliance with established policies and guidelines.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Privacy statement

BASF 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. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal employment opportunities

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.

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Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, 27709

BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC

Finance, Controlling & Audit

Permanent

146261

Others

United States

Hybrid