Lead, Corporate Controlling

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
The Corporate Controlling Lead serve as a key Finance Business Partner to multiple corporate-side departments within Scout Motors as well as the key analyst on the company’s personnel costs.. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities for its assigned cost centers and be a key team member in the defining of internal financial processes, systems, and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or related roles
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment preferred
• Desired experience with AI automation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner to assigned departments, supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with Scout Management Board executives and their leadership teams to understand cost drivers, operational plans, and financial risks
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to improve cost efficiency and budget adherence
• Coordinate consistent practices across team members with corporate controlling responsibilities.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for assigned cost centers, including target setting and alignment with corporate objectives
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with department heads to track performance against budget and forecast, proactively addressing variances
• Aggregate the result across all Corporate Functions for reporting and driving month-end figures to their KPIs.
• Own financial close activities for assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Review and validate transactions, accruals, and cost allocations
• Analyze monthly results and provide variance analysis vs. budget and forecast
• Prepare and present financial reports and insights to CFO and Finance leadership and business stakeholders
• Support and monitor financial transactions to ensure alignment with budgets and company policies
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial governance standards
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure proper treatment and classification of expenses
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and transparency
• Support implementation and optimization of financial planning and reporting tools
• Contribute to building scalable finance processes in a high-growth environment

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
• Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
• The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level