Financial Controller, First Choice Ingredients - Princeton, NJ
Location: Princeton, NJ, US
At First Choice Ingredients (FCI), we’re proud to be a market leader in concentrated dairy flavor innovation. Our passion for quality and creativity drives everything we do—and we’re looking for a talented Financial Controller to help shape our continued success.
In this pivotal role, you’ll do more than just manage numbers. As the Financial Controller, you’ll lead the coordination, analysis, and reporting of our financial performance, ensuring accuracy and insight at every step. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining a strong internal control framework and supporting cross-functional teams with strategic financial guidance.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Oversee timely and accurate delivery of financial actuals for FCI, working closely with Global Functional Controllers and other colleaguesSupport thorough analytical review of financial statements, including variances analysis against actuals and comparisons to prior periodsMonitor Balance Sheet and address open items in a timely manner to ensure financial stability and accuracyEnsure compliance with dsm-firmenich Accounting Rules, international, and local statutory accounting standards to maintain integrity of financial statements and management reportsSupport annual budget preparationProvide ad-hoc support for financial controlling activities to FC&A senior management, Business Unit finance teams and others
We Bring:
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other onProfessional development - we promote professional growth and encourage each other to take on new and challenging tasks Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadershipUnique career paths across nutrition, health and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happenA community where your voice matters – it’s essential to serve our external and internal customers well
You Bring:
Self-motivation and resilience, with a drive for continuous learning and growthMinimum of 10 years relevant experience in Accounting/Controlling required; experience in manufacturing environment preferredKnowledge of financial control processes, IFRS principles and financial analysis, budgeting, and forecastingSAP experience is a plusExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levelsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $97,000-$110,000.
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by August 7, 2025.
DEI and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.