Assistant Controller

Lear Corporation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You in Traverse City, MI, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Plant Controller with financial consolidation, asset management, and data analysis. The role ensures timely reporting to management and maintains strong internal controls across the accounting function.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or QAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or QAD.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of divisional/business unit financials.
• Responsible for financial reporting including analyzing 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 is accurate.
• Review historical income statements and balance sheets to forecast future balances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

QAD

Hyperion Planning

SmartView

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.