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Area Controller- Southeast

Kuehne + Nagel
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025

Area Controller- Southeast | United States | US2109311

Are you ready for a new and exciting leadership opportunity with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne Nagel, our Atlanta is looking for a new Area Controller Southeast US to join our Finance team.

YOUR ROLE

The Area Controller Southeast US is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the Southeast US Area. Acting as a strategic business partner to the Southeast US Area leadership, this role ensures alignment with the company's centralized finance structures across Kuehne Nagel US. The role will drive financial decision-making and operational efficiency, while directly reporting to the Southeast US Regional Vice President and functionally reporting to the CFO of the USA.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as a finance business partner for the Southeast US Area (over $1 billion in gross revenue, 500 FTEs), supporting strategic financial decisions.
  • Manage working capital, ensuring compliance with Kuehne Nagel's financial guidelines, and drive governance across the Southeast US organization.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting, including revenue recognition, while overseeing the forecasting and budgeting processes.
  • Collaborate with business units, sales, and branches to prepare business cases for credit limit decisions and manage the Business Investment Applications (BIA) process.
  • Coordinate the resolution of A / R disputes and participate in customer calls to ensure effective financial management.
  • Provide financial training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen the financial acumen within the Southeast US organization.
  • Foster a strong governance framework and ensure adherence to financial policies and best practices within the region.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred) with 7 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in finance roles and leading teams / projects.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with experience working at senior management levels in a global environment.
  • Proven operational and business expertise in Freight Forwarding and Logistics, with the ability to assess business requirements and financial / legal risks.
  • Excellent business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and adapt to challenges.
  • Strong analytical skills, able to provide detailed insights and summaries to senior management.
  • Hands-on, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure while maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
  • GOOD REASON TO JOIN

    There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-TW

    ABOUT KUEHNE NAGEL

    With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

    CONTACT

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