Air Financial Controller ( Cargo Wise exp)
Florham Park, NJ 
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
Executes high quality accounting, forecasting and controlling services
for assigned entities/accounts.

We offer

We offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade.

Working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy...

We're proud of our people who define our company's industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus every day.

When you join our team you join a truly diverse, global organization in a fast-moving, values-based, work environment where you can grow on the job, create and shape our digital solutions, tap into industry-leading talent development initiatives, enjoy working with your colleagues and broaden your world view through our international job postings. We offer competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees including health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time-off - and our parental leave policy is recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry.

Global scope

Every company, every country wants access to a competitive shipping, logistics and port system - and our people have created one company that offers one, easy-to-use solution to all their shipping needs.

Maersk is unique

Maersk is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in global trade, creating opportunities that help countries, companies and people succeed. Our vision is simple: Maersk is the global integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers' global supply chains. We do this through the global scale of Maersk, the world's largest shipping line; our Logistics and Services expertise that help customers manage their global supply chains; and through our port operator, APM Terminals, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world with the most strategic locations to serve global supply chains.

Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day!

Purpose of the Role:

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high-performing teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our finance team supporting our Air product. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the air team in managing the company's financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting through reviewing end-to-end process flows and maintaining compliance. The Controller will contribute to the overall success of the finance department by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, implementing, and improving internal controls, and collaborating on projects with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
  • Oversee general ledger activities, including review of journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and month-end close procedures.
  • Sign off and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Support with consolidated reporting and monthly financial reviews.

Internal Controls

  • Collaborate with the Controllers within the US to establish and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial information across multiple systems.
  • Ensure monthly review and timely execution of internal controls. Work to close open audit findings and solve root cause of ineffective controls.
  • Monitor compliance with internal control policies and recommend improvements as needed.
  • Support internal and external audit processes and liaise with auditors throughout the year.

End to End-to-end financial Process and System Design

  • Process standardization and automation for cost and revenue accruals
  • Support acquisition integration by standardizing and fixing end-to-end processes across entities (including intercompany and reduction of entities)
  • Support in the reduction of multiple systems of record in the US and implementation of new systems
  • Lead the end-to-end customer implementation from a financial perspective touching multiple departments across Maersk. Ensure revenue and costs are accurately reported.
  • Assist with various strategic initiatives, ad-hoc tasks, projects, and analyses as directed

Required experience & skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation is preferred.
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in accounting or financial management roles.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency in CargoWise is required; proficiency in SAP a plus
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced stills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication and inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to simplify and improve inefficient or unnecessarily complex processes.
  • Constructively challenge current methods and processes. Propose and implement improvements.
  • Ability to take on abstract issues and challenges by working both on your own and as part of a cross-departmental team.
  • Have a sense of urgency with the ability to balance competing priorities.
  • Availability to work in a hybrid role
  • Must have experience with Cargo Wise

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match

The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave,veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.If you need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing

Pay Transparency Notice:

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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