Regional Finance Controller, North America

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Summary: The Finance Controller for UPL NA will oversee the financial operations and 
accounting functions. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accurate preparation of 
financial statements and reporting for multiple subsidiaries and manufacturing 
facility. Candidate need to have a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, 
accounting, inventory management, and SAP systems. The Controller will also play a critical 
role in driving process improvements and maintaining compliance with both corporate policies 
and government regulations and IFRS and USGAAP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual 
  financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
  Internal
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis and financial 
  performance metrics for senior leadership.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for Capex, Finance cost, working capital and 
  working closely with respective cross function and within finance team leaders.
• Regularly update forecasts and projections based on actual performance, identifying 
  key financial trends and areas for improvement.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure financial performance aligns with company goals and strategic initiatives.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop and enforce robust internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial 
  reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including sales tax, payroll 
  taxes, and corporate income taxes.
• Manage external audits and facilitate internal audit processes as needed.
• Stay current with regulatory changes affecting the manufacturing sector (e.g., cost accounting standards, tax laws, etc.).

ERP System Management

• Lead the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of the company’s ERP system to 
  ensure financial and manufacturing data integrity.
• Work closely with IT and operations teams to optimize system functionality and 
  integrate financial processes with manufacturing operations.
• Provide training and support to other departments on using financial reporting tools and the ERP system.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing training, 
  performance reviews, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring the finance team is aligned with the 
  company’s goals and working effectively with other departments.
• Oversee the payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, Revenue recognition functions to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Process Improvement & Strategic Planning

• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes to increase operational 
  efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support business expansion efforts, including financial modeling for capital investments, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (required). MBA or CPA 
  (preferred).
• Minimum of [5-10] years of progressive accounting experience, with at least [3-5] 
  years in a manufacturing environment.
  Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory management in a 
  manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP systems- SAP and financial reporting modules and software.
• Experience leading or managing teams of accounting professionals.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, financial modeling).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRs, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements for manufacturing.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex 
  financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate 
  effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and process improvement.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certifications (preferred).
  Experience with manufacturing-specific accounting software or modules.
• Ability to handle complex financial modeling and scenario analysis to support 
  business decisions.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma (helpful but not required).

UPL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and
  alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and
  appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and
  accepting workplace.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes
  calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves
  results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in
  processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and
  environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could
  impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and
  delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and
  accomplishments.
• Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the
  needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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