Controller - US Tariffs, Customs Duties & Supply Chain

What's the role?

This role focuses on financial oversight of U.S. import tariffs, customs duties, and supply chain costs. The
controller will act as a bridge between finance, logistics, customs compliance, and operations, ensuring
accurate forecasting, accounting, and analysis of landed costs (tariffs, freight, duties, brokerage, etc.) This role
requires both analytical rigor and operational understanding, combining financial control with a strong grasp
of international trade cost structures and customs processes.

Who is Hilti?

At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.

What does the role involve?

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain models to track and forecast tariff and customs duty costs across product lines and geographies.
• Analyze landed cost variances, identify drivers, and provide actionable insights to supply chain and procurement teams.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on tariff exposure, duty spend and import cost performance.
• Ensure accurate GL posting, accruals, and reconciliations for customs-related accounts.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Partner with FP&A and Supply Chain teams to integrate tariff and duty assumptions into forecasts and budgets.
• Model financial impacts of tariff changes, trade policy shifts, or sourcing decisions.
• Support long-term planning for cost optimization and supplier diversification.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Collaborate with Customs Compliance to ensure duty payments align with declared classifications (HTS codes) and trade agreements (USMCA, etc.).
• Assist with internal and external audits related to customs or import accounting.
• Support the implementation of process controls and documentation for customs-related transactions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Logistics, Procurement, Tax, and Legal to evaluate tariff implications of sourcing strategies.
• Provide financial input on supply chain optimization projects, such as vendor relocation or duty drawback initiatives.
• Liaise with external brokers, freight forwarders, and customs consultants as needed.

Hilti North America ranked #1 in our industry on Glassdoor's 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' for 2025.

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive base salary and exciting bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and two days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.

What you need is:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Supply Chain Management, required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, cost control, or trade finance
• CPA, CMA, or customers broker certification a plus
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tariffs, custom duties, and Import/Export processes
• Advanced excel and financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and import data systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in the manufacturing, distribution, or logistics-driven industry preferred
• Exposure to duty optimization, trade compliance tools, or global supply chain finance preferred
• Strong financial discipline combined with operational curiosity
• Ability to translate complex tariff and customs data into business insights
• Collaborative mindset – comfortable working across finance, operations, and compliance function
• Up to 25% domestic travel, required

Why should you apply?

Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.