Functional Controller

Company : DHL
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33332
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Accounting
Occupation : Controller
Job Details
Functional Controller
At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone's contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company.
Certified as a Great Place to Work and as a Top Employer, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all. Our commitment and engagement with Our People ensure we continuously build a workplace we're all proud of. Plus, with competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we make sure your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.
Job Summary
The Functional Controller will create visibility on and analyze the operational and financial performance of its assigned function(s), as well as provide recommendations to the management team to enhance overall performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for reporting, analyzing, and explaining operational and financial information (e.g. volume, revenue, costs, expenses, investments) for assigned function(s).
- Design and implement methodologies and management reports to enhance operational and financial performance visibility and accuracy.
- Act as a business partner for assigned function(s), supporting informed and data-driven decision making, identifying/defining needs and strategies to enhance financial performance, and supporting target setting for overall planning processes.
- Responsible for providing functional inputs for overall financial planning (e.g. budget, forecast, strategic plan, etc.) and for supporting assigned function(s) in the development of functional budgets.
- Develop and monitor cost control/optimization measures for assigned function(s).
- Coordinate information/action needs regarding its assigned function(s) with other departments in Finance.
- Promote financial awareness within the assigned function(s), including coaching and training of colleagues.
- Act as gatekeeper for its assigned function(s) business' major spend categories, including the review and approval/rejection of purchases in alignment with the company's approval matrix.
- Conduct business case analyses on investment proposals and make recommendations to Finance leadership.
- Participate in cross-functional teams through providing a financial perspective.
- Participate/lead ad-hoc financial projects/initiatives.
- Provide support to other Finance teams and assigned function(s) in audit-related topics.
- Collaborate with assigned function(s) and with the IT department to ensure data integrity.
- Implement and further develop operational processes and internal controls for the function(s) in scope, including the development/update of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure compliance of processes and procedures related to its scope of work.
- Support overall digitalization and automation of processes/reports related to its scope of work.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, business or related field required
- Master's degree in engineering, finance, business or related field is a plus
- 7+ years of related work experience
- 3+ years of work experience in Logistics is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial principles is required
- Strong Excel skills are required
- Proficiency with SAP is a plus
- Proficiency with PowerBI is a plus
- Proficiency with SQL/Python is a plus
Requirements/Skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness at reading, understanding, and impacting financial and operational information.
- Demonstrated experience in building financial and operational models and reporting structures from the ground up.
- Demonstrated strong business acumen and data-driven decision making.
- Ability to engage stakeholders in identifying and resolving complex business problems in a timely manner.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels in organization including regular communication with senior business leaders and Executive Committee members.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in "managing by influence" those of higher title and in different functional groups.
- Strong problem solving and organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills in development, coordination and management of project plans.
Physical Demands
- Physical demands are consistent with a professional office setting.
- Regular sitting at workstation for 25 75% of the work shift.
- Minimum Travel required (<10%).
- Position requires regular in-person presence (office located in Weston, FL)
As a Top Employer and leading logistics company, at DHL eCommerce , we are committed to helping you build a career you'll love with benefits and incentives that support your personal and professional well-being:
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Programs
- Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
- FSA/HSA availability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
- Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer- Veterans/Disability
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