Financial Controller
Goch, DEU
Financial Controller
Location: Goch, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, 47574
Company: Chart Industries
About us. Welcome at GOFA -A Chart Industries Company
Chart Industries is a global leader in the manufacturing of advanced equipment for a wide range of applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. In 2023, Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the combined organization now employs over 11,700 people across more than 40 countries worldwide. Our vision is to enable our customers' critical processes and thereby promote a more sustainable world. Learn more about us at .
GOFA is an internationally established and market-leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles for transporting cryogenic, flammable, and pressurized liquefied gases as well as chemicals. We are part of the globally operating Chart Industries Group, a publicly listed U.S. corporation, which allows us to combine the strengths of a medium-sized enterprise with the advantages of an international network. Our specialized containers transport (deep-cooled) gases and chemicals throughout Europe, the Arab region, and South America. Our production site in Goch covers more than 100,000 square meters and currently employs around 240 people.
Role and key responsibilities
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to provide support in overseeing the financial operations of our organization. The Controller will be responsible for managing accounting records, providing support in producing financial reports, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and perform financial analysis. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity and providing insights that drive business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Provide support in maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Participate in periodical budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
Ensure compliance with HGB and US GAAP, national, and international financial regulations and standards.
Periodical account reconciliation performance.
Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Optimize processes, ERP flows and financial reporting tools including process improvements.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of German HGB accounting principles.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, Power BI Dynamics).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools, and financial modeling.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
What we offer
A permanent full-time position (37 hours per week)
A responsible and performance-based salary, including Christmas and vacation bonuses
Flat hierarchies and transparent communication for quick and direct decision-making
A first-name culture – from apprentices to the managing director
A great team of experienced specialists in a steadily growing company
Up to 7 additional days off ("bridge days") – we're happy to work one extra hour per week for that
Referral bonus program for recommending new employees
Fun at team events, summer parties, and year-end celebrations
Participation in bike leasing (after one year of employment)
Company pension scheme
Monthly benefit voucher worth €50 – flexible and easy to use
Additional details for your application
Chart is committed to equal opportunity
The company's policy regarding recruitment, selection, and promotion is to choose the most suitable candidate for each position—regardless of origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability. We also support the German federal initiative "Job – Jobs ohne Barrieren" (Jobs without Barriers).
Application Information
Click on "Apply now" to go directly to our careers page. Please submit your complete application documents, including relevant proof of qualifications, via the careers portal. We look forward to getting to know you soon
Your Contact Person
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Michael Jacobs, Director Finance, at or by phone at
or Ms. Nicole Woznikowski, Sr. HR generalist, at or by phone at
Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.