Assistant Controller - Financial Close & Forecast Lead

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 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.