Senior financial controller

Introduction to the job 

As a senior financial controller, you play a key role in managing the accounting, analysis, and reporting for the various activities within the Finance Operations department, which includes Sales, Customer Service, Inventory & Manufacturing, Opex & Capex, Consolidation, and Tax & Treasury. You'll be part of a vibrant, fast-paced, and globally focused environment that offers plenty of opportunities for growth at ASML.  

At ASML, we’re always focused on making sure that our people, processes, and information work together to help us  reach our ambitious business goals. This is especially important in an exciting era of automation, digitalization, robotics, data mining, and artificial intelligence, as we pave the way for ASML’s future growth and success. Your mission will be to consistently spot and implement improvements that boost the quality and efficiency of our processes, safeguard compliance, nurture our culture of excellence and innovation, and make a meaningful contribution to our world-class Finance Operations team. 

Role and responsibilities 

You will join the Finance Operations Europe team, which is part of ASML Business Services (ABS) organization. The Finance Operations team is responsible for the accounting of the financials, performing internal controls, providing valuable data insights, narrating the story behind the numbers and driving improvements that really make a difference.

You’ll be reporting to the team leader of one of the Finance Operations groups and collaborating with other (finance) departments and external partners such as auditors. Your contributions will help shape the future of our Finance Operations department and play a vital role in driving ASML's success. 

As a senior financial controller, you'll leverage your practical expertise to ensure accurate accounting practices, mentor junior team members, actively manage stakeholder relationships, and champion ongoing process improvements. You'll also play a key role in the transition to our future ERP system. This position is both challenging and rewarding, set in a dynamic, internationally-focused environment. You'll help the team transform to deliver a world-class end-to-end Record-To-Report process that guarantees compliance and enhances management accounting for (better) decision making. 

In this role, you will:

• Ensure correct and timely internal and external reporting in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS and local regulations
• Build and showcase a solid understanding of the entire (end-to-end) process, which should be evident in the reports, analyses, and commentaries shared with our business partners across various sectors and business lines
• Build a strong network of stakeholders and have an influential voice in the conversation
• Execute and enhance our internal control framework and SOX controls for the applicable processes 
• Identify and drive improvement initiatives in the respective accounting and process areas, for example by driving elimination, standardization, simplification and automation

Education and experience 

To be considered for this role, you should have: 

• 8+ years of solid experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a financial control or auditing setting
• A Master’s degree in finance, economics or accounting, along with being a Chartered Accountant (CPA/RA) or Controller (RC) 
• A good grasp of US GAAP and IFRS
• Understanding of internal controls and SOx compliance 
• Working experience in an international or multinational environment
• Familiarity with LEAN and its principles and a passion for optimizing processes 
• Experience with SAP and reporting and automation tools 

Skills 

To thrive in this position, you'll need to bring these key qualities: 

• A professional and driven mindset, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to go above and beyond 
• A team player who genuinely supports colleagues and actively seeks out ways to make improvements and implement changes 
• Ability to connect well with everyone in the organization, regardless of their role
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex financial data
• Solid proficiency in IT systems and tools, enabling you to harness technology to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• A commitment to continuous learning, where you can grow, challenge yourself, and maintain a flexible approach focused on ongoing improvement

Other information 

The ASML Finance Mission is to add value to ASML by supporting our company’s business and driving financial performance at a world-class level. To make this happen, we strive to be a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making at every level by guiding and implementing cross-sector operational measures and processes. We safeguard the business by ensuring corporate governance, integrity, and effective risk management. We also focus on creating cost-efficient transactional and financial processes on a global scale. Lastly, we foster a learning environment where individuals can grow, challenge one another, and stay committed to continuous improvement with the right balance of flexibility. 

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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