**Now hiring! Director Business Controlling (Houston, TX)** **Houston, TX** We are looking for a Director Business Controlling to join our team based in Houston, Texas. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time! The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF’s petrochemical-based value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers. As part of the North American Petrochemicals Leadership Team, reporting to the Senior Vice President, and lead a team of approximately 20 professionals providing financial support to the business. This position is responsible for overseeing financial performance management, business analysis, forecasting, and governance and compliance processes to support the business unit. In addition, you will provide guidance, consult, as well as partner with business unit leadership to facilitate informed financial decision-making and value creation. **As a Director Business Controlling (Houston, TX), you create chemistry by...** + Implementing and maintaining reporting processes to measure business performance and results effectively and efficiently. + Leading the development of annual plans and forecasts, ensuring financial reporting obligations are met, providing financial forecasts and commentary to advise management, and promoting a value-based mindset within the business unit. + Partnering with business unit management to develop and implement strategic objectives, conducting in-depth analysis on business issues, advising on financial implications of business alternatives, and interpreting business trends to advise on financial impact. + Establishing and enforcing internal control, auditing, and risk management requirements, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, counseling management on policy interpretation and implementation, managing transfer pricing, and maintaining appropriate controlling systems and tools. + Leading team members to achieve key milestones and objectives, creating a positive work environment, providing career growth opportunities, overseeing accounting and cost control functions, and driving change management for continuous improvement. **If you...** + Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. + Have 10+ years of experience in financial management, encompassing financial performance management, business analysis, forecasting, and accounting, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting. + Demonstrate leadership experience in developing high-performing teams. + Exhibit strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills. **Create your own chemistry with you@BASF** At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + Flexible work arrangements whenever possible + Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options + Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members + Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more) + Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages + Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive + Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. + Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens + Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal employment opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.