Senior Financial Controller

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history, dating back to 1960. The Scout brand is a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, focusing on respect for the past and future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand with innovation. The company aims to create vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute, offering both an all-electric powertrain and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain. Scout Motors empowers talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking visionaries and leaders who collaborate to build better. This role is an opportunity to become part of an iconic brand set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting or business degree
• 8+ years of experience in a financial, FP&A, controlling or accounting role
• 8+ years of professional experience in the manufacturing environment (preferably in automotive industry)
• Extensive expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to distill complex financial matters into clear, concise executive summaries
• Demonstrates critical self-assessment and continuous improvement mindset
• Proven strategic thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders through effective interpersonal, presentation, and written communication
• Demonstrates sound judgment and adaptability, balancing collaboration and assertiveness to support optimal financial decision-making in dynamic environments
• Prior experience in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals
• Valid driver's license required
• Passport required

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned production shops within the manufacturing plant, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy
• Serve as in-house senior financial consultant to directors and plant leadership, providing strategic insights to drive financial and headcount target achievement
• Oversee and challenge financial forecasts throughout the year, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Direct and optimize month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate standards
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across divisions, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial objectives
• Lead in-depth variance analysis on key financial metrics, delivering actionable insights to senior management
• Monitor, interpret, and clearly communicate financial performance against KPIs, highlighting trends and business implications
• Consolidate and present financial results and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Act as a key representative of the finance organization, driving and implementing finance-related initiatives across the plant
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and robustness of financial data used in business cases and decision-making processes
• Execute additional strategic and operational responsibilities as assigned by senior management
• Perform other duties assigned by management

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
• Chance to build products and a company from the ground up
• Chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation
• Competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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