We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, preferably from the automotive manufacturing/distribution industry.

• Act as primary lead for accounting and financial control for entity.
• Work with Head of Internal Controls (UK) to implement and maintain robust SOX compliant control framework.
• Work with Head of Account (UK) to ensure on time and accurate delivery of month end close and its associated deliverables.
• Production, review and distribution of US Financial and Management reporting
• Support implementation of SAP and other associated systems as part of ongoing transformation.
• Ensure US tax reporting and payment obligations are met.
• Build strong working relationships and become trusted business partner with US and Global Sales, Aftersales, Network Development and Lotus Global Accounting Teams.

Skills & Requirements

• Great communication skills and a thorough understanding of general accounting principles
• Good level of knowledge in both state and federal taxation
• Strong presentation skills with ability to convey financial metrics to non-financial managers
• Personable and able to build strong relationships across business units
• Advanced excel skills essential with experience in SAP accounting software (ideal).
• Ability to team with other financial professionals remotely to achieve results

Preferred / Helpful KSAs

• Working knowledge of SAP, company in progress of migrating ERP system
• Working knowledge of OneStream@ which is used for G/L reporting
• Comfortable working within a shared service team environment
• Service orientated personality with strong desire to team with and support co-workers

Key Behaviours

• Ability to support short close cycle through use of reasonable forward planning
• Reliable, flexible, diplomatic but firm where required.
• Inquisitive mindset with a want to be involved in all activities and awareness to work cooperatively

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree