Business Controller

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
193K-253K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • Design • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead financial analysis and reporting for the Northeast district, providing insights to guide leadership decisions. Manage forecasting, planning, KPI tracking, and performance monitoring. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve business results, ensure alignment with company standards, and support financial operations using advanced Excel and financial systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. 

 

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as a Business Controller for KONE Northeast District? This position will primarily work out of our Boston (Canton), MA branch.

  • Do you enjoy analyzing financial performance and driving business insights to improve results?
  • Does partnering with leadership and influencing decision-making through data and forecasting motivate you?
  • Are you skilled with technological tools such as advanced Excel, financial reporting systems, and platforms like SAP?
  • Do you thrive in areas where priorities change from time to time?
  • Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!  

As our Business Controller, you will leverage your financial expertise to analyze and monitor business performance across the region, providing meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions. Your ability to interpret financial data, track key performance indicators, and identify opportunities for improvement will help guide leadership and strengthen overall business outcomes. Through close partnership with cross-functional teams, you will play a critical role in forecasting, planning, and ensuring that financial operations align with company standards and objectives.
You will bring 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including business controlling expertise, along with a strong foundation in accounting, analysis, and reporting. Your proficiency in tools such as advanced Excel and financial systems like SAP or Hyperion, combined with your ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, will set you up for success. A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field is required, with an MBA or Master’s degree as a plus, and your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels will be key to thriving in this role.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

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KONE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation

  • We value your authentic self.
  • Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
  • Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
  • We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • 401K Employer Match
  • 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
  • Well-being Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Family & Medical Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Buy-Up Long-term Disability
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Insurance
  • KONE Credit Union
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The hiring range for this role is $192,600.00 – $252,735.00.  The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.  

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 20% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/

Skills Required

  • 7+ years progressive finance experience including business controlling expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
  • MBA or Master's degree
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel
  • Experience with financial systems such as SAP or Hyperion
  • Strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
  • Experience with forecasting, planning, and tracking key performance indicators
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Primarily work out of Boston (Canton), MA branch

Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
  • Healthcare Strength Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.

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The Company
HQ: Espoo
31,273 Employees
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

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