Asia Controller

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Title: Controller, Asia Commercial Fire

Country: China

Location: Shanghai

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now.

About This Role Provides support for the oversight and coordination of control activities for Asia Commercial Fire covering multiple entities within this region. Oversight of key activities in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP and Corporate Policies. Delivers key Controllership objectives while supporting the Mission & Vision of Kidde Global Solutions Corporation Finance. Reports to the Segment Controller and support local business partners. This role will be responsible for managing compliance and transformation activities in Asia.

This role will have oversight of statutory audits and reporting and lead key controllership projects to support transformation. As a key business partner within Commercial Fire Asia business this role will engage in key projects and strategic initiatives while managing complex accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns compliance related activities in the region
• Owns the actuals reporting, financial statement analysis and reporting for Asia region
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leader with the ability to develop and lead a high-performance team
• Ability to communicate and influence key Business Partners, Finance Leads and external parties
• Oversee, identify, communicate, and resolve financial and internal control matters
• Partner and engage with Global Tax, internal and external auditors, and external service providers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance

• 7+ years of relevant work experience

• Progressive career experience, including demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Public accounting background
• Acute attention to detail
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Hyperion Financial Management system knowledge a plus

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.