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Business Controller

Location
North Sioux City, SD
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About the role

The Business Controller partners directly with the Head of the business line or P&L leader of a segment within the business line to provide financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic input. Supporting a business line with a smaller P&L, this role also performs selected Financial Controller duties, including financial reporting, compliance, and operational accounting tasks. The Business Controller plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and translating financial data into actionable business strategies.

  • Partner with Head of sub-business to support strategic planning and execution.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Provide input into pricing decisions and margin optimization.
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
  • Conduct variance analysis and explain financial performance.
  • Perform selected financial reporting duties.
  • Lead audit readiness and compliance.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Support M&A evaluations, post-merger integration, and strategic partnerships.
  • Assist in preparing board-level presentations and investor materials.
  • Lead financial system enhancements and automation initiative.
  • Represent finance in cross-functional leadership forums and strategic projects.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and marketing.
  • Monitor competitive benchmarks and market trends.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline required.
  • Professional Accounting Designation preferred.
  • Over 7 years of commercial accounting experience required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Accounting Principles & Standards.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis.
  • Reasoning Skills/Abilities.
  • Computer Skills.

Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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About the Company

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Read the original posting

From SGS's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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This Business Controller position at SGS is located in North Sioux City, SD. Always check SGS's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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