Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee North America (NAM) daily general ledger accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Support the NAM controller in reporting and analysis of accounts receivable and account payable functions.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Ensure integrity of financial data through detailed account reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely issue resolution.
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Establish, maintain, and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, HR and business leaders to support decision-making and financial planning and process improvements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities across the NAM region.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the NAM accounting team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, corporate policies, and reporting standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality, close cycle timelines, and overall operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience managing general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing accounting teams
- Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy
At Chemelex:
We protect places of progress through electric excellence.
Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.
Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.
Experts with empathy
Explorer mindset
Example for others
Exceptional impact
We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
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