Group Controller

Magna International•Troy, MI

14h

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Controller is responsible for the overseeing the financial operations of the Exteriors North American divisions. This includes forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and operational performance oversight. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Review the month end financial results of the North American divisions. This includes having a full understanding of the root causes of any variances and related corrective actions being taken by the divisions. The results then need to be summarized and reviewed in detail with the Exteriors executive management team. Review and approve all weekly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts/budgets for the North American divisions. This includes having a full understanding of the root causes of any variances and related corrective actions being taken by the divisions. The forecasts/budgets are then consolidated into a North American group presentation given to the Exteriors executive management team. Review and approval all Business quotations request requests submitted by the divisions. This includes validating the costing, capital, ED&D and other investments are reasonable. Create business cases to optimize the financial performance of the North American Exteriors operations. Review and approve all capital requests submitted by the divisions. Support the closure of the divisions open commercial issues. Actively manage and support the improvement of underperforming divisions. Review and approve the divisions controller model files. (Annual financial audit) Support the closure in internal audit findings at the divisions. Other analysis as required The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (accounting designation preferred).
Must have the ability to understand manufacturing operations and their impacts to the financial statements.
Must be able to create business cases that drive financial improvements based upon their knowledge of operations.
Strong degree of initiative and judgment
Must possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management and problem-solving abilities.
Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while under pressure of deadlines and provide a high degree of accuracy.
Must be a team player, highly motivated, experienced in working with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Customer-focused, team player with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner
Ability to exercise initiative, common sense and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
Must consistently demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and versatility.
Strong degree of initiative and judgment
Minimum of 10 years related experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference to have worked as divisional controller of a large manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Review the month end financial results of the North American divisions.
Review and approve all weekly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts/budgets for the North American divisions.
Review and approval all Business quotations request requests submitted by the divisions.
Create business cases to optimize the financial performance of the North American Exteriors operations.
Review and approve all capital requests submitted by the divisions.
Support the closure of the divisions open commercial issues.
Actively manage and support the improvement of underperforming divisions.
Review and approve the divisions controller model files.
Support the closure in internal audit findings at the divisions.
Other analysis as required