Assistant Controller

Linde Inc.

Assistant Controller

Danbury, CT, United States | req26277

What you will enjoy doing*

Please note: This position requires you to work out of the office at our Danbury, CT location on a full-time basis.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture and providing career development opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations for data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with tax, treasury, FP&A and business teams to ensure proper forecasting, planning, alignment, and process efficiencies while minimizing risks
• Ensure effective accounting practices and consistent application of company accounting policies within decentralized teams
• Lead the global consolidation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and company policies
• Lead corporate accounting operations, including corporate balance sheets, intercompany validation, share-based compensation, retirement programs and treasury activities
• Lead the preparation of periodic financial statements and SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.)
• Lead the preparation of required SEC filings associated with debt offerings (Shelf registration statements, prospectus supplements, Form 144, etc.).
• Ensure SEC filings comply with regulatory requirements
• Evaluate, adopt, and implement new FASB, SEC, and CSRD rules, assessing their impact on financial reporting and disclosures
• Manage and maintain company accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across global entities
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, partnering with internal and external auditors to maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; responsible for the planning & execution of Linde’s global SOX program
• Serve as a primary liaison between the company and external auditors during reviews and audits. Support regulatory filings and correspondence with auditors, the SEC, and other regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and implement process improvements, system upgrades, and automation projects to maximize efficiency throughout the accounting cycle
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, supporting the integration of acquired businesses and compliance with fiscal and regulatory policies
  
  

What Makes You Great

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required plus minimum of 15 - 20 years of progressive accounting/finance-related experience, with at least 7-10 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven track record within a complex, publicly listed Fortune 1000 organization or Big Four accounting firm Strong knowledge and experience with US GAAP, and SEC reporting and regulations is required
• Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor, influence, and build consensus across diverse teams
• Analytical mindset with strong pragmatic problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and public company financial reporting
• Experience with global consolidation processes for a large multinational organization.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and consolidation / reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, BlackLine)
• Strong analytical capabilities with financial statement analysis
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques
  
  

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

The base salary for this role is $250,000- $300,000 plus bonus and long-term incentives.

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.