Description
**Job Family:** Research & Predevelopment
**Req ID:** 477013
**Performance Controller**
We are seeking a Performance Controller to join our team! This role is responsible for key performance controlling functions to include: monthly close, financial planning and forecasting, volume reporting, digital financial application development, and internal process improvement using new technologies.
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**We are seeking a Performance Controller to work out of our Princeton, NJ, offices.** **In this role, you will work a hybrid work model.**
Key Responsibilities
**Controllership and Governance**
· Lead month-end close process ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
· Manage gross R&D budget for FT US, including cost control, reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
· Conduct complex performance analyses comparing actuals vs. forecast, budget, and prior years.
· Oversee annual transfer pricing documentation, research tax audits, credit surveys, and RIC test coordination.
· Manage central function allocation model, simulation, and profit controlling.
**Reporting & Performance Management**
· Serve as central integration point for all financial functions across FT US, CYS US, and FT HQ Germany.
· Own central data reporting, KPI analysis, and digital tool data verification.
· Prepare insights and transparency for steering committees, business reviews, and monthly performance reports.
· Liaise with global and local management for external reporting and ad hoc requests.
· Advise FT Head of Finance on forecast positions, risk/opportunity management, and performance assessments.
**Planning and Forecasting**
· Lead end-to-end financial planning and forecasting for central function cost centers (SRE, IT, HR, Legal, Strategy).
· Summarize bottom-up forecasts across FT US departments.
· Manage financial planning for university relations and memberships, including project setup.
· Coordinate budget and forecast planning timelines with FT HQ.
**Basic Qualifications**
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
· 10+ years of experience in accounting and controlling, with international and intercultural exposure.
· Proven analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
· Proficiency in English both written and verbal
**All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.**
**Preferred Quailifications:**
· Ability to present complex topics clearly and moderate discussions and meetings
· BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
· Experience in digitalization and process improvement initiatives helpful
· Project management skills and adaptability in dynamic environments
· German proficiency is a plus.
**Compliance:**
**Must be eligible to work with controlled technology under US Export Control Law. Siemens may require citizenship status disclosure to comply with regulations. Learn more: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs?view=category&id=33#subcat34**
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resourceefficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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**You’ll Benefit From**
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.
The pay range for this position is $105,630 – $181,080 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
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**Criminal History**
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