Plant Controller (Finance)

Plant Controller (Finance)

Lear Corporation

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.

Location Code:

0614