Assistant Controller

About the Role

Under the direction of the Controller, responsible for managing the accounting functions.  Develops, implements and maintains the necessary systems and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and data.

Your Responsibilities

•    Provides leadership and daily direction to the Finance Department members. 
•    Ensures all accounting transactions are recorded in an effective and timely manner in accordance with GAAP.
•    Writes month end journal entries and accruals.
•    Responsible for plant/program CBA analysis and ROS tracking.
•    Lead costing/quote function utilizing standard add/delete and ROS process.
•    Performs month end accounting functions including balance sheet account reconciliations.
•    Balances intercompany accounts.
•    Completes weekly cash forecast.
•    Assists with analyzing and evaluating plant operating expenses.
•    Assists with year end closing.
•    Completes monthly assets performance package.
•    Assists in budget and forecasting in accordance with Business Planning process.
•    Takes the Lead on conducting internal and external auditing procedures; and ensures Management Controls are in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404.
•    Serves as back-up to the accounting staff.
•    Ensures the thoroughness and timely completion of scheduled performance reviews for all employees under their supervision.
•    Ensures that the Corporate Quarterly Schedules are completed on time.
•    Provides information for the Minority spending on a monthly basis.
•    Inventory Tag Control for physical inventory done annually.
•    Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and rules are consistently adhered to.
•    All other duties as assigned.
 

Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

•    Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting and finance experience in a JIT Automotive manufacturing environment including a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory responsibility.
•    Demonstrates strong leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
•    Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to customers, suppliers, vendors, management, employees and corporate personnel.  
•    Excellent analytical, problem resolution and project management skills.  
•    Knowledgeable of cost accounting methods relating to OEM applications in a manufacturing environment.
•    Proficient in Word, Excel and accounting/finance software systems.
 

What we offer

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.

Site Benefits

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