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PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

Financial Controller

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSøborg, DenmarkNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A qualification in finance, accounting, or a related area.
  • Four to six years of experience in controlling, accounting, or FP&A.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP; experience with SOX and internal controls is required.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Fluent Danish and English, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to work in a structured, detail-oriented, and reliable manner, including under short deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a global matrix organization.
  • A hands-on approach and motivation to execute.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the full month-end close process for assigned entities in accordance with US GAAP, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions, and reclassifications; ensure accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements with high-quality variance analysis.
  • Support annual planning and periodic forecasts by collecting inputs, loading and reconciling figures, and building driver-based models for revenue, COGS, and operating expenses.
  • Ensure P&L accuracy and proactively resolve issues in collaboration with the Brno Shared Service Center.
  • Prepare business analyses and reporting to help local management understand performance drivers and make informed decisions.
  • Support overhead cost consolidation and forward-looking forecasting; reconcile payroll accounting and maintain detailed cost center reporting, including operating expense and headcount tracking; ensure accurate data submissions in ERP and BI tools by established deadlines.
  • Maintain high SOX compliance and strong internal controls through thorough documentation and control evidence; support internal and external audits with detailed schedules and explanations; contribute to statutory audits as needed in collaboration with local advisors.
  • Contribute to process improvements by documenting standard operating procedures, identifying simplification opportunities, and supporting automation in Excel and BI tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP and Power BI.
  • Knowledge of Anaplan.

About the Company

PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

PPG Industries produces paints, coatings, and specialty materials for homeowners, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and industrial clients. Its products create protective and decorative finishes for surfaces across architectural, automotive OEM/refinish, industrial, packaging, marine, and specialty applications. It differentiates itself with a 135-year history, diversified end-markets, broad technical capabilities across coatings and materials, and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to deliver durable, high-quality coatings that protect and beautify surfaces while helping customers meet performance and environmental objectives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1983

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