Financial Controller

Lear For You Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Job Description, Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist the Plant Controller in all aspects of corporate and internal reporting to ensure adherence to timetables, financial integrity and completeness.
• As with all roles within the Finance department, the role will involve financial control testing to ensure SOX compliance.
• Assist in budget and short-term forecast preparation, profit and loss, cashflow and balance sheet.
• Management of key KPIs including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging.
• SOX Testing Reviews and presentation to the Financial Manager.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation Reviews.
• Calculation and accounting for reserves
• Management and completion of month-end processes including variance analysis.
• Working closely with external auditors for year end and interim audit work.
• Assist with special finance projects and automations

Personality Requirements And Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Financial controlling.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with: Financial reporting and analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, Month-end and year-end closing activities, Balance sheet reconciliations, Cost accounting and inventory accounting, Cash flow management
• Experience with external and internal audits.
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance or internal controls.

Employee perks, benefits

• Year-end bonus – 13th salary
• Meal allowance
• Anniversary benefit.
• Referral benefit
• Company canteen
• Flexible working hours
• Vitamin package, fruit days every month, Christmas gifts
• Employee coffee
• Financial consultations.