Director Finance Körber Pharma Machinery USA
Fargo, ND, US
Director Finance Körber Pharma Machinery USA
Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.
Join the home for entrepreneurs!
The Director of Finance will be responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of the financial, compliance, administration, tax, and legal activities of the company, which has two locations: the main production location in Fargo, ND, which houses most of the company’s functions, and our sales and service location in Apex, NC. The primary location for the VP of Finance will be in Fargo, ND.
Your role in our team
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You will direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reporting, tax returns, and governmental reports, and oversee the monthly close process.
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You will develop high‑quality financial forecasts based on business projections and compare actual results to budgets and forecasts, making adjustments as needed.
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You will lead the financial planning process, recommend improvements to current methods, and define and maintain cost center and internal work order structures.
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You will manage the department heads of Accounting, Controlling, and IT, and work closely with other department leaders to monitor performance and make strategic recommendations.
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You will analyze operations to identify opportunities for reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
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You will partner with the President of Körber Pharma Inc., the German Group EVP/CFO, and executive leadership to coordinate strategic planning, forecasting, performance management, and priority setting, serving as a trusted sparring partner.
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You will evaluate business case opportunities for expansion into new product areas and lead strategic initiatives such as software implementations and ERP enhancements.
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You will manage compliance and legal matters, cash flow, banking relationships, working capital optimization, tax management, and transfer pricing.
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You will review KPIs regularly and initiate actions to ensure agility and sustained business performance.
Your profile
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You have a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance; a Master’s degree in Finance, MBA, and/or CPA is preferred.
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You have 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
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You have a minimum of two years of manufacturing accounting experience.
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You have strong knowledge of accrual‑based accounting principles.
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You have experience ensuring accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS/HGB.
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You have a solid understanding of work‑in‑process (WIP) accounting.
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You have experience with job costing and/or project‑based cost accounting.
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You have excellent management and supervisory skills.
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You have strong analytical and organizational abilities.
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You have proficiency with database systems and accounting software applications.
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You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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You have the ability to support cross‑cultural collaboration and promote transparent communication.
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You have ERP system knowledge and hands‑on experience; SAP experience is a strong plus.
Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you!
Your benefits
- You will work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
- You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
- You profit from international cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
- You will work in a team who is focusing on customer requirements
- You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan
Your working environment at Körber
Join Körber Pharma and you will work in an innovative, friendly and digital environment providing the opportunity to advance your career. Irrespective of whether it is engineering, production or supporting exciting projects – you have the chance to contribute your expertise and make a difference. Based in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, you will be an integral part of the team, helping to shape solutions across the entire pharmaceutical value chain.
Equal employer opportunity
Körber Pharma is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Our nation’s military veterans represent the top talent this country has to offer. They bring meaningful skills to the workplace and are assets to our company. We encourage U.S. Military Veterans to apply.
Apply now and join our team!
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