Job Title: Finance Controller
Location(s): Lisle, IL
Company Overview
Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.?
Job Overview
The Finance Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the integrity of the organization's accounting, financial reporting, controllership, and finance operations activities across the United States.
This role owns the legal entity Balance Sheet and Income Statement and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, company policies, and statutory requirements.
Partnering closely with Business Finance, Shared Services, Tax, Treasury, HR, and Operations teams, the Finance Controller plays a critical role in driving financial discipline, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial insights to support business performance and decision-making.
This role leads a team of finance professionals and operates within a fast-paced multinational environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong controllership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controllership
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for US legal entities
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
Review and approve key journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting adjustments
Partner with Business Controllers and FP&A to support financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, internal policies, and statutory requirements
Balance Sheet & Operational Accounting Oversight
Own balance sheet governance and reconciliation quality across key accounts
Oversee operational accounting activities including payroll, treasury, fixed assets, intercompany; for P2P, and O2C processes - to the extent it impacts the Balance Sheet.
Ensure subledgers reconcile accurately to the General Ledger
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, process gaps, and reporting risks
Drive a strong "zero-surprise" controllership environment
Audit, Controls & Compliance
Lead external and internal audit activities for US entities
Maintain strong internal controls across financial reporting and accounting operations
Ensure audit readiness, compliance, and appropriate supporting documentation
Monitor and remediate control gaps, compliance risks, and process deficiencies
Shared Services & Process Improvement
Partner with Shared Services and global finance teams to ensure high-quality execution of accounting and reporting activities
Drive automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives across finance operations
Support finance transformation and systems enhancement initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Build strong partnerships across Finance, HR, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and Corporate teams
Provide financial insight and accounting expertise to support business decisions and operational performance
Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Oversight
Partner with Treasury and business leaders to support liquidity management and cash flow optimization
Oversee cash-related accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related balance sheet accounts
Support working capital governance including oversight of AR aging, AP balances, unapplied cash, and intercompany settlements
Ensure financial impacts of foreign exchange and hedge accounting activities are appropriately reflected where applicable
Payroll Accounting & Employee Cost Governance
Oversee all payroll accounting activities across salary, field, and hourly payroll environments
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for wages, incentives, commissions, bonus accruals, stock compensation, benefits, and related employee costs
Ensure payroll-related balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported
Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services teams to resolve accounting issues and improve payroll accounting processes
Support payroll-related audits, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations
Drive process automation and operational improvements across payroll accounting activities
Qualifications & Experience
Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, audit, or finance operations experience
Experience leading teams within a multinational or large corporate environment
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of:
IFRS and financial reporting principles
General Ledger and financial close processes
Balance sheet reconciliations and controls
Financial statement analysis and reporting
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Blackline) preferred
Advanced Excel and analytical skills required
Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or Power Automate is a plus
Professional Capabilities
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
A "Change Agent" mindset-the ability to influence peers in a matrixed global organization
Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset
About KONE
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.
We value your authentic self.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Annual Base Pay Range:
The hiring range for this role in Lisle, IL location is $179,200- $235,200. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate's ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:
Allen, TX area hiring range: $167,400- $219,765.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 20% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
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KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
