Full-Time

Global Accounting-Financial Reporting Lead

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KION

KION

1,001-5,000 employees

Supplies forklifts, warehouse equipment, and automation technology

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Financial Services

Senior

Grand Rapids, MI, USA + 2 more

More locations: Wauwatosa, WI, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Controller
Accounting
Required Skills
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5 years of progressive global (multi-currency) accounting or finance experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance)
  • Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and quickly react to changing priorities
  • Proven communication and team-building skills are essential
  • Analytical skills
  • Willing to travel 25% nationally and internationally; 1 to 2 trips annually
  • Proficiency in ERP/EPM suites (Oracle/SAP) and Microsoft office required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with KION Group reporting on issues impacting Dematic closing, consolidation and IFRS reporting
  • Identify and develop best practices to streamline local and regional close processes
  • Enhance global balance sheet review process to support with net working capital budgeting and forecasting
  • Identify opportunities to enhance speed, accuracy and internal controls over financial reporting through global automation/standardization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in support of position objectives
  • Support Business Transformation program with program rollout and ad hoc support
  • Support Boost Up – Regional team measurement on net working capital
  • Support HQ function accounting through month end close activities and various other activities
  • Address ad hoc accounting/reporting queries
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA certification preferred

KION Group specializes in providing forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and automation technology to enhance supply chain efficiency. Their products include industrial trucks and integrated systems that automate storage and retrieval processes, along with software solutions for warehouse management. KION stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of well-known brands, each tailored to specific material handling needs, and by focusing on both product sales and leasing options. The company's goal is to optimize supply chains for various industries while committing to sustainability and digital transformation initiatives.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wiesbaden, Germany

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • KION's partnership with Li-Cycle supports sustainability through lithium-ion battery recycling.
  • The rise of e-commerce boosts demand for KION's warehouse automation solutions.
  • KION's AI platform with Google enhances real-time data analytics in supply chains.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes may lead to strategic shifts or instability at KION.
  • Departure of key personnel could result in a loss of expertise and continuity.
  • Partnership with Eurofork may pose integration challenges affecting operational efficiency.

What makes KION unique

  • KION offers integrated automation systems and software for supply chain optimization.
  • The company operates under multiple brands, catering to diverse customer needs.
  • KION is committed to sustainability and digital transformation in intralogistics.

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