Head of FP&A, Cost Control & Management Reporting

We are looking for you as our Director/Head of FP&A, Cost Control & Management Reporting. You will set up, maintain and drive an innovative and scalable global financial planning, cost controlling, and management reporting organization, helping us to implement modern and agile technologies and processes for planning, budgeting and controlling our global manufacturing, R&D and commercial operations, as well as our construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and growing our global FP&A, Cost Controlling and Management Reporting team in the SF Bay Area (CA), Monterrey (MEX), and future locations.

You will initially report directly to the CFO and collaborate closely with our existing Controlling and FP&A team members as well as with our Accounting team, led by the Corporate Controller (VP Accounting), and of course with the entire Production and R&D organization. In doing so, you will enjoy being a close partner to your stakeholders in building out our finance function to world-class. The position is highly diverse, working on multiple exciting and challenging projects worldwide, with many stakeholders inside Mighty Buildings.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Build and lead a motivated team, which creates insightful and transparent financial plans, budgets, analyses, and reports to drive growth and unit economics improvements 
• Lead efficient budgeting and forecasting in a volatile environment
• Be a collaborative business partner to the executive management team and our department heads in further optimizing their efficiency
• Adopt a digital-first, automation-focused mindset for FP&A, reporting, and other finance processes
• Contribute to our monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closure
• Support our risk management, internal controls & corporate finance
• Together with the Corporate Controller be a key leader in the Finance-team and drive operational excellence across the Finance departments as well as with the company-internal stakeholders

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• 10+ years in controlling/management accounting for construction and/or manufacturing businesses
• Strong leadership and communication skills as well as experience in building, scaling and managing teams (we will invest further in your leadership skills)
• You have a real passion for FP&A, cost controlling and management reporting
• Significant experience in managing the Controlling function for a growth start-up in a production- and/or engineering-driven industry
• Solid knowledge of internal controls required in accounting and financial reporting in the U.S. (PCAOB and SOX-compliant ICFR) 
• Excellent command of IT platforms, including standard ERP systems, digital production controlling, as well as modern BI and management reporting tools
• Preferably experience in global scaling of controlling/management accounting
• Degree with a focus in finance, accounting, or related field or a certified finance professional (CMA, CFC, CPA, CFA) 
• Strong intellect and creativity, combined with excellent commercial and analytical skills
• You are a teamwork enthusiast and enjoy helping others do a better job
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills (Spanish is a plus); extensive experience in an international business environment

Additional Information:

• Mighty Buildings offers a fast-growing high-tech working environment with an established network of leading global investors and partners
• Working at Mighty Buildings, you will have personal accountability, be able to grow, and have unique learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
• Mighty Buildings offers flexible working time, short lines of communication, flat structures, and a great team spirit. We will offer an attractive salary package
• To build our Finance-team we welcome all qualified people regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our international team will be happy to give you welcome and help you with your relocation where applicable

Our differences make us stronger. At Mighty Buildings, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employees. As change-makers in construction, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.

Location: Flexible working arrangement. Should work from the office in SF Bay Area, CA, at least 3 days a week. Regular travel to our production in Monterrey, Mexico, and other future locations.