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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Global tire manufacturer and distributor

Financial Controller

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of relevant finance experience, including 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a multinational organization.
  • Broad experience in financial accounting, controllership, tax, and financial planning and analysis, with strong knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and statutory requirements.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, or similar financial systems.
  • Experience managing multiple legal entities, complex organizational structures, and geographically dispersed teams, including global business services.
  • Strong capabilities in finance transformation, workflow design, change management, and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and influence stakeholders across all levels.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial closing, reporting, statutory compliance, and finance operations across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Strengthen Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and financial governance.
  • Lead local finance and global business services teams to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Drive process improvements, workflow optimization, and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Partner with financial planning and analysis, Legal, Sales, and other stakeholders to support business growth.
  • Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Lead financial accounting, reporting, and controllership activities across four Australian and one New Zealand legal entity, ensuring compliance with company policies, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, local statutory requirements, and internal controls.
  • Drive financial performance, strengthen governance, and lead finance transformation initiatives in partnership with local finance teams, global business services, financial planning and analysis, and cross-functional stakeholders.

About the Company

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Global tire manufacturer and distributor

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company manufactures and distributes tires for cars, trucks, and airplanes, operating globally with a strong focus in North America and Europe. Its products include consumer tires, industrial tires, and related services, and are built to meet various vehicle needs through different tire compounds, tread designs, and sizes. The company differentiates itself through its scale, global footprint, and a focused transformation plan called Goodyear Forward, which aims to optimize the portfolio, improve competitive position, streamline operations, reduce debt, and expand margins. It is also strengthening its brand portfolio and increasing market coverage in Europe, with added emphasis on the consumer tire segment to better serve evolving customer requirements. The goal is to deliver reliable mobility solutions for customers, grow its market presence, and achieve sustainable margin expansion through operational and financial optimization.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Founded
1898

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