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.