Job Purpose
The DC Controller is responsible for leading finance and accounting processes for the assigned distribution center sites, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and a strong control environment. The role is strategically based on our extended Gliwice DC, and provides controllership oversight for our DCs in Dubai, and Johannesburg, as well as our Istanbul 3PL locations, while supporting compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. This position also acts as a key business partner to site leadership, providing financial and operational insight to improve site efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making. The role supports planning, forecasting, budgeting, inventory control, and cost improvement initiatives across the distribution center environment. Accountability / Objectives
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for the assigned distribution center sites. Maintain balance sheet integrity and a strong controls and compliance environment in line with US GAAP and SOX requirements. Partner with site leadership to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and business performance. Support effective inventory control, including cycle count performance and excess and obsolete inventory management. Provide meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and insight to support decision‑making and cost reduction initiatives. Strengthen site capabilities, control effectiveness, and continuous improvement across the DC environment. Key responsibilities
Controllership & Compliance
Accountable for ensuring balance sheet integrity, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, and a strong control environment across the assigned sites. Manage a complete and thorough month‑end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and Stanley Black & Decker accounting policies and procedures. Identify business risks and support appropriate mitigation actions. Proactively identify control deficiencies and support corrective actions and process improvements. Work directly with Internal and External Audit teams as required. Inventory Control
Partner with Inventory Control teams to monitor cycle count performance and identify root causes of inventory issues. Support development and implementation of action plans to improve inventory accuracy and control. Support reduction of excess and obsolete inventory. Support quarterly excess and obsolete inventory analysis and roll‑forward activities. Business Partnership
Act as a business partner to the Site Manager and site leadership team to support effective management of site efficiency and productivity. Frame financial and operational issues in a business case format and contribute to the strategic direction of the distribution center. Lead and/or participate in presentations to site employees and management. Provide financial and operational insight to support business decisions and site performance improvement. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and manage actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the year. Analyze and interpret distribution center performance, including variance analysis and assessment of impacts on site results. Provide management with financial tools, reports, and insights to drive business results. Serve as project manager or finance lead on cost reduction initiatives, working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and procurement. Support KPI reporting and operational financial analysis across the site. Competencies, Skills, Experience
Technical Skills & Professional Aptitudes
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and site controllership processes. Good understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements. Experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting. Understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and excess and obsolete inventory processes. Strong proficiency in MS Office applications and good information technology capability. Experience with SAP and HFM is an advantage. Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and business case analysis. Professional Competencies
Strong controllership mindset. Proactive, hands‑on, and continuous improvement‑oriented approach. Strong business partnering capability with Operations and Controllership teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with all functions and levels of employees. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Clear and concise presentation capability. Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Demonstrated leadership capability in diverse team environments. Key Values & Behaviors
Agility & Performance Courage & Innovation Inclusivity & Collaboration Integrity & Accountability Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive Finance or Accounti
DC Controller - Eastern & META in Gliwice – pracodawca: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Stanley Black & Decker to doskonały pracodawca, który oferuje wyjątkowe możliwości rozwoju zawodowego w dynamicznym środowisku. Pracując jako lider zespołu Total Trade Solutions, będziesz częścią globalnej organizacji, która ceni różnorodność i innowacyjność, a także zapewnia konkurencyjne wynagrodzenie oraz bogaty pakiet benefitów, w tym samochód służbowy i prywatną opiekę medyczną. Nasza kultura pracy opiera się na współpracy, odpowiedzialności i ciągłym doskonaleniu, co sprawia, że jesteśmy miejscem, w którym możesz nie tylko rozwijać swoje umiejętności, ale także przyczyniać się do pozytywnych zmian w społeczności lokalnej i globalnej.
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