About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Financial Controller II 
Appleton, WI
 

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Reasons you’ll love working here: 

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance 
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package 
• 401K with generous company match 
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller II who will collaborate closely with operations, sales and management teams to deliver actionable financial insights and support strategic decision‑making. The Financial Controller II will oversee the financial management and financial reporting (Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow + key metrics) of one manufacturing site and two trading units, out of Appleton, WI.

The Financial Controller II will lead a finance team, ensure strong internal controls and compliance, and drive financial transparency, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and treasury guidelines.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment and serve as Compliance Officer for the supported units.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with operational and commercial leaders.
• Analyze cost structures, standard costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Conduct product profitability and margin analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial exposures (including FX) and manage hedging activities in alignment with treasury policies.
• Conduct regular financial performance reviews and proactively identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to leadership through performance reviews and management reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance and Controlling professionals, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Evaluate and continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial controlling or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, cost accounting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on critical thinking
• Experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred; SAP a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strategic thinking and process improvement abilities are a differentiator.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional up to 25 lbs.

* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.