**Now hiring! Infrastructure Controller** **Freeport, TX (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)** **Annual bonus / Relocation support** We are looking for an Infrastructure Controller to join our Global Business Services - Verbund Controlling team in Freeport, TX. **Come create chemistry with us!** Global Business Services (GB) is a fully dedicated service division with the sole purpose of providing solutions for BASF’s businesses to grow profitably. We use our expertise and novel mindset to translate our deep understanding of BASF‘s needs into a new service delivery experience. We contribute to BASF‘s success by providing best suited solutions for our service recipients, always thinking one step ahead. The Infrastructure Controller is responsible for cost accounting related functions for the Site Utilities & Infrastructure Maintenance organization including preparation of annual budget and forecasting, utility rate valuation, maintenance recharge rates, reporting of costs and analysis of spending all while fostering a continuous improvement mindset. You will partner with utilities and maintenance management to identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency increases; proactively drive awareness of those opportunities, striving for results through the development of KPIs, and report on achievements while compiling, reconciling, analyzing, summarizing, as well as reporting/presenting costs monthly to site/business/corporate management based on your participation in Operations review meetings and Accounting Team meetings. **As a Infrastructure Controller, you create chemistry by...** + Budgeting and Forecasting: You will support the development and maintenance of the Utility & Infrastructure organizations fixed cost & capital budgets and forecasting, as well as collaborating with various departments to gather relevant financial data and provide insights for budget planning and variance analysis. + Working on Cost Control and Financial Analysis: You will monitor and analyze costs and variances to identify areas for improvement (e.g., cost-saving opportunities), and conduct financial analysis and provide insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements and identify financial risks and opportunities. + Providing Auditing and Compliance Support: You will support internal and external audit activities, develop accounting controls and control spreadsheets to complete service allocations and residual analysis and adjustments, as well as assisting in maintaining effective internal controls to support Financial Reporting Compliance and ensure compliance with company policies and requirements. + Supporting Monthly and Annual Reporting: You will support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including review of cost allocations, accruals, and journal entries when needed. In addition, you will provide transparency of costs to businesses/functions and be able to provide suggestions for fixed and variable cost control efficiency, as well as reviewing and validating site-relevant topics such as Regional Cost Trends and Peak cost development. + Supporting Digitalization: You will support opportunities for automation and streamlining to improve efficiency and accuracy in processes and reporting, and collaborate with our Service Hub (Montevideo) and other Verbund sites to align on digital best practices (e.g., reporting dashboards). + Serving as Project Support: You will be an information source regarding Capital Policy and assist in the evaluation of economic portfolios to determine feasibility of Capital projects. **If you...** + Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance. Having a CPA, CMA and/or MBA will be a plus. + Possess 7+ years of relevant work experience. Previous Site Controlling experience will be desireable. + Are proficient in MS Office and Power BI + Have working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) + Have good communication skills, including elaborating different types of documents and presentations, as well as the ablility to interpret and act on data insights **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.