Contract - Reporting Cost Controller Contract - Reporting Cost Controller Contract - Reporting Cost Controller

Volkswagen AG

About The Position

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference! Brief Role DescriptionThis Reporting Cost Controller is responsible for assigned Controlling and Finance activities for Electrify America & Canada, including supporting the Accounting, Tax and Treasury functions. This position is responsible for ensuring that all assigned Electrify America & Canada and related costs are properly planned, controlled, accounted for and analyzed, and that corporate policies and procedures are followed. The Reporting Cost Controller is responsible for the financial control process for Electrify America & Canada in all respective assigned budgets: overhead Technology expenses, R&D and capitalization in internally developed IT Intangible Assets. This position supports the Controlling effort for the planning and execution of various strategic controlling initiatives, as well as serve as a backup to the Controllers, and other Controlling Managers when unavailable. This position oversees the delivery of Accounting services to ensure the proper recording of accounting transactions, the monthly close process, and the financial reporting requirements under IFRS to VWAG. Primary Division focuses will be on Technology and R&D, and Accounting of non-routine transactions. This position aids the Controlling team execute month-end accounting close process for all areas of Electrify America & Canada. This Position consolidates and reports actual results and Forecast to Management of individual business units as well as the entire entity. Lastly, the position will support investor relations reporting.

Requirements

7-10 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting Degree
Analytical and conceptual thinking – Ability to gather and analyze qualitative, quantitative feedback and data to assess campaign KPIs and product success in real-time
Communication skills – Experience in communicating with executive level audiences. Ability to develop and effectively communicate data-driven presentations at multiple levels within the organization
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
Negotiation skills, with the ability to influence others
Conceptual thinking skills – process-orientation, innovative thinking regarding established methods
Organization - Highly organized: used to working to tight deadlines and able to work under own initiative
Demonstrated ability to control costs, perform financial analysis and perform budgeting and forecasting
Business Case evaluation, and strategic thinking
Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Guidelines and financial statements
Audit Response Experience and internal controls familiarity
Management Reporting, with ability to distill detailed data to insightful information, trends and recommendations
Collaboration skills, displays an ability to work cross functionally with stakeholders to drive business processes
Experience with financial & accounting software
Professional financial analysis experience
Profit & Loss Forecasting, model development
Reporting and Analytics
Professional financial analysis experience
Ability to interface with all levels of management & provide necessary financial support for business decisions
Finance experience in controlling, business case generation, analysis & financial optimization
Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint & other presentation software
Excellent communicator and strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline
Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA)
IFRS Accounting Guidelines
SAP Financial Software Experience
Prior leadership experience or demonstrated capabilities
‘Experience with modeling software

Responsibilities

Ensures timely and accurate development and submission of management reporting to all stakeholders.
Develop and maintain Business segment and combined entity financial statements to various stakeholders
Support in creating departmental budgets capturing planned business activity within confines of corporate objectives and financial targets
Support audit engagements with internal and external auditors. Ensure timely delivery of required financial and business policy material and assist with achieving favorable audit outcomes.
Support with preparation of forecasts reflecting observed business trends, and act as backup for reporting into VWAG controlling monitor (ZEUS)
Manage the collection and analysis of business unit financial and operational data, including key performance metrics, to provide business insights to Investors/Partners/Management
Coordinate the creation of Board of Directors material compiling data from other controlling areas and business leaders
Coordinate creation of internal financial analysis for executive leadership for quarterly business reviews
Oversee creation of monthly financial package for Sr. Leadership distribution
Maintain current market intelligence to evaluate individual business unit performance and conduct peer company comparisons and benchmarking
Lead the preparation of materials for financial steering conferences and meetings
Lead business units team to optimize operational costs working to balance operational metric and a key costs
Operational support and financial consulting on proposed strategies for responsible departments
Finance Administrative support, vendor creation and evaluations,
Review and approval of Purchase requisitions for Technology costs and vendor invoices (where applicable)
Review of proposed contracts to determine financial obligations and risks
Month End Close Support of Entries, reporting etc.
Reporting requirements for departmental objective (Financial & KPI)
Financial steering support to adhere to budgets and financial targets
Ensure that Software related capital spending is properly planned, controlled, accounted for and analyzed, and that corporate policies and procedures are followed.
Review and implement improvements to existing Center of Excellence cost management and operations functions, and oversee capital spending aligned with the business development trajectory
Manage EV fleet leases portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and tracking
Ad hoc reporting, participation in projects, and supporting as backup for Controllers and Controlling managers