Senior Assistant Controller

Lear Corporation; Grugliasco; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a finance professional to support financial targets through accurate reporting, cost control, and project accounting. You will collaborate with Finance and Engineering leadership to maintain strong controls and reliable financial and operational reporting.

The role emphasizes month-end closings, journal entries, cost analysis, and adherence to US GAAP and local GAAP standards with a focus on risk management and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, or related finance role.
• Experience with financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (MFG/Pro/Hyperion or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings with P&L, balance sheet, and forecasts.
• Post journal entries and ensure reconciliations and analyses are timely.
• Manage engineering work orders, purchases, and invoicing while tracking costs and profitability.
• Analyze variances against forecasts and budgets, proposing corrective actions.
• Ensure balances are accounted for per US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Monitor overhead, labor hours, capex, and KPIs to aid cost control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost control

Variance analysis

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MFG/Pro

Hyperion

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Job Description

As part of the Finance team, you support the achievement of financial targets through accurate reporting, cost control, project accounting, and compliance activities. You work closely with Finance and Engineering leadership to provide financial insights, maintain strong controls, and ensure the integrity of financial and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closings, including P&L, balance sheet, forecast, and budget reporting.
• Review and post journal entries and ensure timely completion of account reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Manage engineering work orders, purchase orders, and invoicing activities while monitoring project costs, revenues, and profitability.
• Analyze variances against forecasts, budgets, and project targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure Engineering and Tooling balances are properly accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP requirements.
• Monitor overhead spending, labor hours, capital expenditures, and key performance indicators to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, Purchasing, Cost Analysis teams, and senior management to support business objectives.
• Identify project-related financial risks and ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, project finance, or a related finance role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools, preferably MFG/Pro, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost control, variance analysis, internal controls, and SOX compliance.

Certifications / Licenses

CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.