Controller

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 125,600 - 172,700; Full time

Job summary

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL is hiring a Plant Controller for its Livonia, Michigan facility. This position is integral to the leadership team, focusing on financial reporting, cost analysis, and strategic support to enhance profitability.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficient knowledge of ERP systems like SAP and CPA/CMA certifications will be considered a plus.

The salary range for this position is $125,600 to $172,700.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controlling/accounting experience in a production environment preferred.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close processes and annual planning.
• Partner with plant leadership to analyze performance.
• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost competitiveness

Strategic decision support

ERP systems proficiency

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Position Summary

The Plant Controller is a key member of the Livonia leadership team responsible for financial reporting, cost competitiveness, and strategic decision support. This role partners with the Plant Manager and operations leaders to drive profitability, improve performance, and support long-term growth while leading all financial planning, reporting, and control activities for the plant.

This position is a member of the Drivetrain and Morse Systems accounting and finance team located at the Livonia, MI manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Support

• Lead monthly close processes (actuals and forecast) and annual planning (budget/LRP)
• Partner with plant leadership to analyze performance, lead spending reviews, and drive corrective actions when needed
• Complete daily standard work including checklist activities such as bi-monthly payment runs, ad-hoc cash receiving, and other items
• Lead annual physical inventory and standard cost processes

Business & Capital Management

• Lead financial cost estimate modeling for new business opportunities
• Review and manage capital appropriation requests ensuring projects are on budget
• Lead cost save meetings to drive and achieve cost improvement goals
• Lead and develop accounting staff. Learn all daily staff functions
• Own SOX compliance and plant-level controls, ensuring BW policies are met
• Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• 5+ years of controlling/accounting experience. Production environment experience preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools (e.g., OneStream) a plus
• CPA, CMA or MBA a plus
• Must be detailed-oriented and have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills

Salary Range

$125,600 - $172,700

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.