Assistant Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis

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

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.