{"id":4170617,"url":"https://alion.io/job/stanley-black-decker-dc-controller-eastern-meta","title":"DC Controller - Eastern & META","company":{"id":9264,"name":"Stanley Black & Decker","domain":"stanleyblackanddecker.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/stanleyblackanddecker","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":107,"ghost_share":0.009,"stale_share":0.729,"repost_share":0.047,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Gliwice, Poland"],"countries":["PL"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T14:38:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T14:38:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Purpose\nThe DC Controller is responsible for leading finance and accounting processes for the assigned distribution center sites, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and a strong control environment.\nThe role is strategically based on our extended Gliwice DC, and provides controllership oversight for our DCs in Dubai, and Johannesburg, as well as our Istanbul 3PL locations, while supporting compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.\nThis position also acts as a key business partner to site leadership, providing financial and operational insight to improve site efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. The role supports planning, forecasting, budgeting, inventory control, and cost improvement initiatives across the distribution center environment.\nAccountability /\nObjectives\nEnsure accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for the assigned distribution center sites. \nMaintain balance sheet integrity and a strong controls and compliance environment in line with US GAAP and SOX requirements. \nPartner with site leadership to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and business performance. \nSupport effective inventory control, including cycle count performance and excess and obsolete inventory management. \nProvide meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and insight to support decision-making and cost reduction initiatives. \nStrengthen site capabilities, control effectiveness, and continuous improvement across the DC environment. \nKey responsibilities\nControllership & Compliance\nAccountable for ensuring balance sheet integrity, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and a strong control environment across the assigned sites. \nManage a complete and thorough month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. \nEnsure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and Stanley Black & Decker accounting policies and procedures. \nIdentify business risks and support appropriate mitigation actions. \nProactively identify control deficiencies and support corrective actions and process improvements. \nWork directly with Internal and External Audit teams as required. \nInventory Control\nPartner with Inventory Control teams to monitor cycle count performance and identify root causes of inventory issues. \nSupport development and implementation of action plans to improve inventory accuracy and control. \nSupport reduction of excess and obsolete inventory. \nSupport quarterly excess and obsolete inventory analysis and roll-forward activities. \nBusiness Partnership\nAct as a business partner to the Site Manager and site leadership team to support effective management of site efficiency and productivity. \nFrame financial and operational issues in a business case format and contribute to the strategic direction of the distribution center. \nLead and/or participate in presentations to site employees and management. \nProvide financial and operational insight to support business decisions and site performance improvement. \nFinancial Reporting & Analysis\nPrepare and manage actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the year. \nAnalyze and interpret distribution center performance, including variance analysis and assessment of impacts on site results. \nProvide management with financial tools, reports, and insights to drive business results. \nServe as project manager or finance lead on cost reduction initiatives, working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and procurement. \nSupport KPI reporting and operational financial analysis across the site. \nCompetencies, Skills, Experience\nTechnical Skills & Professional Aptitudes\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and site controllership processes. \nGood understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements. \nExperience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting. \nUnderstanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and excess and obsolete inventory processes. \nStrong proficiency in MS Office applications and good information technology capability. \nExperience with SAP and HFM is an advantage. \nAbility to prepare reports, presentations, and business case analysis. \nProfessional Competencies\nStrong controllership mindset. \nProactive, hands-on, and continuous improvement-oriented approach. \nStrong business partnering capability with Operations and Controllership teams. \nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. \nAbility to interact effectively with all functions and levels of employees. \nStrong teamwork and collaboration skills. \nClear and concise presentation capability. \nHighly motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. \nDemonstrated leadership capability in diverse team environments. \nKey Values & Behaviors\nAgility & Performance \nCourage & Innovation \nInclusivity & Collaboration \nIntegrity & Accountability \nExperience\nMinimum 7 years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience. \nExperience in a fast-paced operations environment required. \nExperience in site finance, controllership, supply chain, or distribution center environments is preferred. \nUS GAAP experience required. \nExperience with SAP, HFM, or similar enterprise systems is an advantage. \nRole Segmentation\n(Office Based / Hybrid / Remote / Field)\nGliwice\nHybrid (2/3 days a week onsite)\nPrimary Location\nTravel % (Domestic / International)\nBased at Gliwice DC - occasional travels could be necessary to meet some partners (max 10%)\nLanguages\n(If applicable)\nProficiency in English (and Polish) required; additional language(s) is an asset. \nEducation / Qualifications\nEducation\nDegree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. \nAdvanced degrees or professional certifications are an advantage. \nQualifications\nKey Relationships\nInternal\nEMEA-ANZ DC Controller \nSite Manager \nInventory Control teams \nOperations \nSupply Chain \nProcurement \nControllership teams \nOther site and regional finance stakeholders \nExternal\nInternal Auditors \nExternal Auditors \n3PL partners / service providers, as applicable \n\nSalary Range: zł188 000,00 - zł288 333,33\nThis is the lowest to highest salary range we would pay at the time of this posting. The salary offered in the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience.\nThe salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.\nPlease note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.\nThe successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases”\nThe salary range and associated pay elements are established inline with Stanley Black & Decker’s compensation structure. If collective bargaining agreements, sectoral agreements, works council arrangements, or statutory pay frameworks apply, they determine the salary range and additional pay elements.\nWe Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.\nJoining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.\nWho We Are\nWe’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.\nWhat You’ll Also Get\nCareer Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.\nBenefits & Perks\nYou’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.\nLearning & Development:\nOur lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).\nDiverse & Inclusive Culture:\nWe pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.\nPurpose-Driven Company:\nYou’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.\nEEO Statement:\nAll qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.\nIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at . 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