Assistant Controller

Magna International; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, a leading automotive supplier, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team. You will support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes month-end close, variance analysis, forecasting, and capital management, with a focus on compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, or related finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and prepare month-end reports.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial files and verify supporting documents.
• Analyze results, explain variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in annual budgets and periodic forecasts; coordinate inputs from departments.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Support management decisions with financial modeling.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Independence & ownership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Controlling/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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.

Group Summary

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities

Detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, business analysis, budgeting, and internal controls. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and business operations, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review balance sheet and account reconciliations and prepare month-end reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, financial files and check supporting documents.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Coordinate budget inputs from various departments.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Prepare and follow up Capital Management Forms (CMF)
• Track working capital (receivables, payables, inventory, cash)
• Support management decision-making through financial modeling and business case evaluations.
• Improve processes to make them simpler and more efficient
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Assist and work with internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, or a related finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar financial systems is desirable.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlling principles.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong initiative, sense of ownership and responsibility toward work.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Site Benefits

Detailed information on our benefits package will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Magna Steyr

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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