Assistant Controller

Lear; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You in Traverse City seeks an Assistant Controller to support the plant controller in consolidating financial metrics, asset management and data analysis for accurate, timely reporting to management.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, ERP familiarity (SAP/QAD), and strong communication, organization and collaboration skills across Maintenance, Sales, Tooling, Production and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or QAD.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of divisional/business unit financials
• Responsible for financial reporting including analyzing key information for internal and external users
• Assist and monitor in the monthly close, forecast, budget, long-range planning processes
• Analyze and review monthly financial data to ensure the close and forecast process was completed properly
• Review historical monthly income statements and balance sheets to accurately forecast future balances
• Analyze financial data to assist in the preparation of financial deliverables to key members of leadership
• Monitor and support CAPEX and tooling projects to maintain alignment with approved budgets and project objectives
• Partner with the Lear Traverse City team and other key stakeholders to complete an efficient and seamless month-end close process
• Implement and maintain proper internal controls and procedures
• Research and resolve accounting issues with financial and operating departments
• Develop strong relationships with other departments and divisions to effectively complete tasks
• Collaborate closely with cross-function teams, including Maintenance, Sales, Tooling, Production and Engineering to support operational and financial objectives

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

QAD

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a member of the Traverse City accounting team, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for supporting the Plant Controller with the consolidation of financial metrics, asset management, and data analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting of key financial information to management.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of divisional/business unit financials
• Responsible for financial reporting including analyzing key information for internal and external users
• Assist and monitor in the monthly close, forecast, budget, long-range planning processes
• Analyze and review monthly financial data to ensure the close and forecast process was completed properly
• Review historical monthly income statements and balance sheets to accurately forecast future balances
• Analyze financial data to assist in the preparation of financial deliverables to key members of leadership
• Monitor and support CAPEX and tooling projects to maintain alignment with approved budgets and project objectives
• Partner with the Lear Traverse City team and other key stakeholders to complete an efficient and seamless month-end close process
• Implement and maintain proper internal controls and procedures
• Research and resolve accounting issues with financial and operating departments
• Develop strong relationships with other departments and divisions to effectively complete tasks
• Collaborate closely with cross-function teams, including Maintenance, Sales, Tooling, Production and Engineering to support operational and financial objectives

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft products primarily Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Self-motivated individual with a high level of organization and time management when dealing with multiple competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to a team-oriented environment.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, such as SAP, QAD, or similar platforms to support business and financial processes.

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with HFM / Hyperion Planning / SmartView
• Experience in the Automotive Industry

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.