Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Jersey City branch is looking for a new VP Financial Controller for Contract Logistics to join our Finance team.

Your Role

As our VP Financial Controller for Contract Logistics you will manage any controlling related tasks for our thriving Contract Logistics operations within the Americas including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Your activities will involve reporting and forecasting, investment analysis, cost control, risk management, and working capital management.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner for our US/Americas Contract Logistics Leadership Team in all finance related tasks, covering our United States, Canada, Mexico, and South American operations

• Directly manage a team of 8 US Controllers

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing and manage annual and quarterly forecast processes

• Review investment applications and new business ventures, validate cost savings initiatives, and present business cases for approval

• Represent Finance/Controlling in all new business opportunities/RFPs, ensuring accurate cost data and adherence to company accounting practices

• Anticipate financial risks, conduct contract reviews, participate in customer pricing, and agree on mitigation strategies with senior management

• Review P&Ls, perform gap analysis, develop cost control measures, and support major procurement projects

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement within our Contract Logistics Controlling team for the Americas, ensure compliance with Kuehne+Nagel financial guidelines, and oversee the development of Local Financial Analysts and Support staff

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred

• 7-10+ years working experience in Finance, of which at least 5 years is in a Controlling function

• Operational and business “know-how” in Contract Logistics and the supply chain industry required

• 5+ years of working experience directly leading/managing geographically dispersed teams of 5 or more

• Willingness to travel within the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and SouthAmerica

Good Reasons to Join

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Total target compensation range is $160,000 to $265,000. The posted range is inclusive of a competitive bonus opportunity. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.