Local Division Controller - US

Overview

This position reports to: Regional Controller - Americas.

The role is remote () and can be anywhere in the U.S.

In this role, you will help lead financial and business activities for U.S. Electrification Services by translating strategy into actionable business plans, monitoring performance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and overseeing key project financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leadership to develop and execute the U.S. Electrification Services strategy, translating goals into business plans, forecasts, and measurable performance targets.
• Provide financial leadership and business insights by monitoring performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and advising management on operational and commercial decision-making.
• Ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting through strong controllership, internal controls, financial processes, and timely month-end closing activities.
• Oversee project financial operations, including job costing, work-in-process inventory, billing and revenue recognition, accounts receivable collections, and accounting process consistency across the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a financial position
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar
• Experience with ERP (SAP)
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to multitask
• Competitive, strong leadership; attention to detail; self-critic; excellent customer service attitude
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for the employer in the US.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is expected to pay between $163,500 and $261,600 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

(Excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico)

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

• 11 paid holidays
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

Location

Remote () and can be anywhere in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.