CNAUS & CNFTZ Company Controller
ABB is hiring a CNAUS & CNFTZ Company Controller in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.
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- Tools and skills the posting cites include SAP, Excel and financial reporting.
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- Level lists 2,000+ other open roles at ABB.
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Company Controller responsible for legal entity compliance, financial governance, internal controls, and budgeting in China.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Finance Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
Fiduciary Duties
• Acts as the registered responsible person for the legal entity to ensure full compliance with local PRC laws.
• Serves as one of the authorized signatories for PRC annual financial statements, and acts as the primary official contact for the Tax Bureau and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
• Coordinates with government authorities on statistical reporting and foreign exchange administration.
• Acts as the company’s integrity officer to secure daily operational compliance and continuous fulfillment of legal and tax obligations.
• Manage corporate qualifications and handles audits (HSE, AEO, tax audits).
• Leads company-wide compliance risk management covering commercial compliance, credit control and FX exposure governance.
• Serves as board meeting secretary, reviewing and approving CapEx, investment plans, T&E and significant procurement activities.
• Prepares transfer pricing documentation and takes charge of full-process customs clearance compliance management.
Legal Entity Finance / SPOC
• Implements and maintains internal controls, covering CPCP controls for ZC & ELBA, quarterly certifications and assurance processes.
• Develops cost models and service charge calculation rules, and manages shared cost allocation across logistics, facility management, HSE and other functions.
• Acts as the central SPOC for invoices from utilities, landlords and internal ABB entities, ensuring accurate cost re-allocation to respective business units.
• Guarantees financial integrity and transparency of the legal entity to support cost control and accounting accuracy.
• Organizes and drives the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast updates.
• Monitors budget-to-actual variances, supports management decision-making and recommends corrective actions.
• Manages and coordinates external and internal audit requirements, reviews audit findings and drives remediation implementation.
• Oversees financial risk management, including Commercial, Credit Control, and Foreign Exchange (FX) exposures.
Collaboration / Project Related
• Leads and supports activities related to project Lilac (Robotics business carve-out, post Day 1), including risk management on accounting, tax, customs, and foreign exchange.
• Facilitates cross-divisional cooperation for government incentives/subsidies applications, government inquiries, and site visits.
• Provides support for other key projects including but not limited to FTP/CFIN, etc.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Financial Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 8+ years in accounting, financial analysis, or controlling roles.
• At least 3+ years in team leadership (managing teams of 5+ members).
• Familiar with ABB financial processes and organizational structure; SAP experience advantageous.
• Proficient in English; skilled in office software and ERP systems.
• Easy-going, optimistic, patient, perseverant; results-oriented and customer-focused.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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CNAUS & CNFTZ Company Controller at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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