Title:  Financial Controlling Specialist

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Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic and international environment? We are seeking a Financial Controlling Specialist to join our growing Financial Controller team and support all financial and accounting activities nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong accounting background, a sharp analytical mentality, and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Ensure accounting practices align with legal regulations and internal group requirements.

• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.

• Reconcile discrepancies and imbalances in accounting records and upload balance sheet reconciliation files.

• Assist with preparations for tax audits, internal audits, and independent financial audits.

• Record lease transactions in accordance with lease accounting standards and maintain appropriate internal controls.

• Complete tie-out procedures and execute Blackline-related tasks.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data accuracy and compliance.

What we'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

• 3–5 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing, or accounting roles—preferably in multinational or complex business environments.

• Solid knowledge of Local GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and relevant financial regulations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Experience with lease accounting, audit processes, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Blackline is a plus.

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is essential.

• Demonstrated stability and progression in previous roles.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Kartal, Istanbul office. Team members are expected to work on-site three days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. For this reason, candidates located near Kartal or with easy access to the office are preferred.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.