Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position located in Plymouth, MI reports to the JIT US Finance Director and is responsible for "virtual city" and contract manufacturing ledgers.

• Lead team of two financial analysts
• Ensure proper accounting and transaction of pricing / cost updates and other commercially negotiated arrangements (LTAs, material econ pass through, pricing updates, etc.)
• Prepare and explain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for business unit, projections, variance, and trend analysis.
• Drive accuracy in outlooking process with full command of risks, opportunities, and relevant industry information.
• Oversight of operations compliance with company accounting policies, general internal controls, and SOX 302 reporting requirements.

Candidate Profile

The candidate will be an experienced financial professional in a complex, publicly traded industrial manufacturing company. This individual must demonstrate personal characteristics including high energy, tenacity, a commitment to excellence, strong leadership, and a focus on responsibility and accountability. The successful candidate will also need to exhibit a balance between world class financial acumen and a strong operations orientation. In addition, they will be expected to provide exceptional business partnership skills and have the business acumen to take on broader responsibilities in the future within finance or in a general management position. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of providing exceptional overall business advice and leadership, with prior experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.

• Strong business acumen that enables the individual to manage a wide range of strategic and tactical finance functions.
• Ability to maintain an independent voice as a business partner.
• Keen ability to implement the strategic financial vision while effectively anticipating, driving and managing through change.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to effectively delegate and develop a large professional staff on an ongoing basis.
• High degree of attention to accuracy and timeliness of delivery.
• Superior verbal and written communications at all levels in the company.
• Ability to translate and effectively communicate budget and forecasting scenarios
• Ability to effectively resolve problems and complex issues.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Deep financial experience in a complex corporate finance environment within a large corporation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business; MBA
• 10+ year of increasingly responsible finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Excel and Adient financials IT systems: HFM and SAP

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