Global Business Controller

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Wilmington (Delaware), DE
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The Global Business Controller will guide a business line on accounting policies, oversee SOX compliance, lead complex projects, and collaborate across functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

Global Business Controller

We are seeking a Global Business Controller to join our Accounting Policy and Internal Controls team which works alongside a line of business to analyzes and resolves complex non-routine accounting and reporting issues.

Key Responsibilities:  

  • The Global Business Controller will serve as a key advisor to a line of business, offering expert guidance on accounting policies, practices, and compliance requirements. This includes interpreting relevant financial regulations and standards to ensure that the line of business adheres to established accounting procedures and internal controls. The controller will collaborate closely with business leaders to address accounting-related challenges thus enabling them to make informed financial decisions that drive success.
  • Oversee the implementation and adherence to SOX internal control policies, including assisting the business during remediation efforts.
  • Lead projects for complex non-routine transactions and the related SOX controls impacts.  Examples include acquisitions and divestitures, impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, revenue recognition, leases, sale / leaseback, derivatives, financing transactions, guarantees and indemnifications, exit and disposal activities, and foreign currency matters.
  • Engage with external auditors to review and clear technical accounting and internal controls matters.
  • Collaborate with multiple functions and departments including Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, M&A, and to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
  • Analyze new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the Company’s financial statements and implementing new accounting standards, processes, and internal controls, as required.
  • Contribute information to the quarterly and annual SEC filings to ensure accuracy of data presented.
  • Provide guidance and updates to company leadership

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (MBA a plus)
  • CPA required
  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC Reporting
  • 10+ years of experience with Big 4 or industry related experience in an accounting policy role
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • Self-directed and accountable
  • Experience with M&A a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the Wilmington, DE corporate site and be willing to work a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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