The Global Controller is a key functional expert in the organization and is responsible for all corporate finance and accounting activities. This includes consolidating financials results, monthly forecasting, managing annual budget, and accounting principal guidance. This role will lead through influence and provide guidance, support, and assistance to the Business Unit finance teams. Further extending the impact of the role on the organization, the global Controller will support tax compliance and tax optimization initiatives. In addition, the Global Controller will be relied on by the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to ensure integrity and accuracy of the financials as well as speed and efficiency of data management, financial reporting and continuous improvement in data analytics and reporting. Along with supporting the VPs of Finance, the Corporate Controller will also be pro-actively assesses financial risks & opportunities through monthly review and analysis of financial statements.

• Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Supervise and play key role in the potential General Ledger accounting systems upgrade and implementation.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of the company, including working with the CFO to prepare budget to actual variance analysis.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal control processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the company’s value.
• Work with CFO to develop financial models, budgets, and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze performance and make fact-based recommendations to improve profitability/ROI, operating efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Pro-actively assesses financial risks & opportunities through monthly review and analysis of financial statements.
• Coordinates periodic financial reviews/audits with outside audit and tax firms as required
• Oversee the development and application of the organizational performance processes and systems with regards to reporting and compliance with GAAP and reporting principles.
• Manages and completes the month, quarter and year-end close and assures adherence to US GAAP and completes reconciliations of balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy of our financial records
• Reviews/Prepares monthly financial reports and communicates significant variances on a timely basis, including coordinating adjustments when needed
• Participate as a strategic business partner on cross functional teams to help drive organization efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement
• Supports M&A activities including due diligence, Q of E work, purchase price accounting, and integration
• Responsible for managing the Financial Consolidation software.
• In a near future, the global Controller will support tax compliance and tax optimization initiatives.
• Build out and manage corporate shared service model as the business grows.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Or Designation Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting
• Preferably a master’s degree in administration

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years related work experience in Finance of which holds a minimum of 10 years in Automotive industry.
• Minimum 5 years working in a Global environment
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Advanced manufacturing accounting knowledge and skills
• Previous financial consolidation software (Hyperion, Aaro, etc.) preferred

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to travel 30% required
• Able to manage multiple projects with varying but stringent deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively interact with various
• levels of the organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Advances Excel knowledge and skills