Vp Controller

• Lead and supervise accounting & reporting operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely closings and Financial and Management reporting in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or International Financial Reporting Standards
• Accountable for variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and forecasts and first level of commentary
• Secure effective governance and supervise solid support for country management with insight in financial performance & position, liquidity, investment decisions and financial planning
• Accountable for effective implementation of the internal control framework in the country financial operations and report on country and global level on effectiveness
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor and enable an efficient and effective external audit process
• Secure close cooperation with Legal and Tax teams to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements
• Accountable for securing, setting up and maintaining the financial structures to follow-up cost and performance and support decision making in line with global frameworks
• Contributes to global projects and local execution (as part of these projects) to simplifying, harmonizing and automating financial operations and reporting
• Provide ongoing leadership in leading and delivering IKEA’s financial transformational change, secure organizational readiness and anticipate/adapt the daily processes in a constantly changing retail environment
• Recruit and develop professional & leadership skills to secure an efficient and lean organization with competent and high performing leaders and teams that embrace the diversity of co-workers and customers

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or a related field
• CPA Required
• 15+ years of progressive financial experience and 7+ years in a Sr. Finance Position, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior management
• 10+ years progressive experience leading financial teams
• Preferred experience working with a retailer that earns over $1 billion in sales per year, and with 100 locations
• SAP experience preferred

SAP experience preferred

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• IKEA Supplemental Retirement Accumulation Plan (SRAP)
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans
• A fun and inclusive work environment