Senior Controlling Manager - Turning Point Search

Senior Controlling Manager

• Will report to the EVP of Finance/CFO
• Will be groomed for Director level promotion
• Financially Healthy, Successful, Reputable, and Global Tier 1 Automotive
• Initial 50% travel until team relationships established, then 20-25% travel thereafter
• Hybrid 2-3 days week in Troy, MI NA Headquarters
• Very Competitive Salary + 20% Bonus + Amazing Benefits begin 1st day of month following start date

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the improvement of financial analyses and controls at the Corporate level and to act as the primary link between Corporate and Plant finance (12-14 locations in North America)
• Attends monthly Plant Operations Reviews , ensures that financial presentations follow prescribed format and that outstanding items outlined within meeting are resolved and reported accurately
• Prepares and submits monthly reporting packages including divisional EBIT walks, divisional financial statements, consolidation statements (MTD and YTD IS, monthly BS, cash flows, capital and tooling report)
• Works co-operatively with external auditors
• Responsible for communication of assumptions for budgeting and forecasting, distributing input files/templates and detailed budget instructions
• Ensures that all plant controllers follow assumptions
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing budgets in detail (income statement and balance sheets)
• Prepares reports for budget financial statements including income statement, balance sheets, cash flows, capital, tooling and other reports as required
• Ensures that plant’s financial statements are reviewed on a quarterly basis
• Ensures compliance with company's Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Ensures compliance with GAAP.
• Responsible for preparing all cost center rates and surcharges for tender calculations. This will involve direct involvement with plant controllers and understanding the various aspects of the work centers and how they are costed (to be updated/reviewed at least annually)
• Track major programs (i.e. that meet requirements for sales controlling involvement) throughout the program build to ensure objectives are met up to and after SOP
• Works to ensure rules for transfer prices are followed
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Exercises judgement re: Accuracy of financial records, Appropriateness of financial systems and internal controls based on company requirements, Assessing various levels of risk concerning financial investments, and Review of plant’s budgets and forecasts
• Accountability in areas of: Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements and legal documents and sharing all financial information with management in a timely manner, and supporting Plant Controllers and Plant Managers with timely review of analyses and general advice in a timely manner
  
• Establishes/maintains relationships: Plant Controllers and Plant Managers, VP Finance, Director of Finance & Treasury, Corporate Purchasing Manager, VP Operations, Corporate IT Manager, Corporate Engineering and R&D departments, and the EVP of Sales and Sales group 

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 7+ years of relatable experience, as outlined in above responsibilities
• Will need a minimum of 5 years of current experience working for a Tier 1 automotive employer, with sound understanding of automotive industry and manufacturing practices
• Minimum 3+ years’ work experience in a Senior management capacity
• Willingness to travel
• Enthusiastic attitude and ambitious to grow and develop into next level position
• Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS, pertinent tax legislation.
• IATF 16949 requirements
• Financial Accounting ERP Systems and Excel experience

Educational Requirement:

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience