About this Junior Controller role at DB E.C.O. North America
DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Controller
Job Summary:
The Junior Controller serves as the primary controllership support role within the One Finance operating model. The position supports the Controller in close management, reconciliations, reporting, audit readiness, tax compliance, DB Group reporting, treasury administration, banking operations support, internal controls, systems governance, and continuous improvement across all DB North America entities. Work is assigned by process ownership and capability rather than legal entity.
Responsibilities emphasize execution, documentation, review support, treasury administration, and cross-functional collaboration while progressively building leadership, governance, and business-partnering capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual close activities.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances and supporting schedules.
- Monitor close calendars, open items and reporting risks.
- Support management, statutory and DB Group reporting requirements.
Balance Sheet Governance & Reconciliations
- Prepare and review reconciliations.
- Resolve aged items and unsupported balances.
- Maintain evidence and account ownership documentation.
- Recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
Intercompany & DB Group Reporting
- Support intercompany accounting and eliminations.
- Support Conversion Tool, HFM and GTC reporting.
- Perform source-to-report reconciliations.
- Maintain submission evidence and issue logs.
Treasury & Banking Operations Support
- Support daily cash-position reporting.
- Prepare short-term cash forecasts and cash reporting schedules.
- Support bank-account administration, signer updates and banking records.
- Prepare payment support documentation and approval evidence.
- Support bank reconciliations and treasury controls.
- Assist with banking access reviews and segregation-of-duties monitoring.
- Support working capital reporting and cash-management initiatives.
- Maintain treasury procedures, continuity plans and documentation.
Audit, Tax & Compliance Support
- Prepare audit schedules and support requests.
- Support tax filings, notices and advisor coordination.
- Support control remediation and compliance initiatives.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation repositories.
Systems, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Support Dynamics 365, reporting platforms and finance systems.
- Maintain SOPs, process maps and checklists.
- Participate in automation, testing and transformation initiatives.
- Improve data quality, controls and process efficiency.
Business Continuity & Team Support
- Maintain backup readiness across critical processes.
- Support cross-training throughout One Finance.
- Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, HR and operational teams.
- Support mentoring of interns and junior team members as experience grows.
One Finance Operating Principles
- Operate across all North America entities using common standards and processes.
- Support enterprise-wide process ownership rather than entity-specific silos.
- Maintain complete documentation, evidence and audit trails.
- Promote transparency, shared accountability and cross-training.
- Support business continuity and scalable finance operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 3-7 years accounting, audit or controllership experience.
- Month-end close, reconciliations and reporting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365.
- Knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure preferred.
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills. High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in government contracting or a similar environment.
- Familiarity with financial operations in a project-based environment.
- Knowledge of modern financial management tools and techniques.
Working Conditions and Travel:
Well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal overnight travel by land and air.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
- Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings
We offer an annual gross salary between $115,000 and $132,000 + bonus for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
- Dental & Vision
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Parental Paid Leave
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
DB E.C.O North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O North America, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in any jurisdiction, you do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all relevant laws, and specifically will assess whether any conviction history directly relates to the job duties. We will take into consideration the individual’s explanation and potential mitigating factors as defined by the law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Quick overview of our Canada Health & Wellness Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive, company‑paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
In addition, the Company supports your long‑term financial well‑being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary.
We also provide competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
