Controller, Finance

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, MI seeks a Finance Controller (Project Management) with 5–7 years in an industrial setting, preferably automotive. You will oversee month-end close, analyses, and reporting for multiple business units, driving accuracy and timely insights.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with US GAAP, and proficiency in QAD, Hyperion, SAP, and HFM. Collaboration with BU Directors and ongoing process improvement are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or adequate professional experience focusing on financial/controlling especially accounting, finance, controlling
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in an industrial company, preferably in the automotive sector
• Experience with US GAAP and PRC Statutory Accounting Rules; Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis; Internal Controls

Responsibilities

• Create and post month-end close journal entries
• Prepare post month-end analyses including Ops, KPI's, bridges, and expense analysis
• Timely reporting of all key financial information for both business units
• Continuously improve financial reporting analyses
• React timely on any requests from external parties
• Work with BU Directors to obtain TBL for use in development and loading of yearly profit plan including maintenance of all working files
• Work with BU Directors to obtain TBL for use in development and loading of yearly business plan including maintenance of all working files
• Leverage knowledge regarding program spend, open PO's, and HR requirements to develop monthly Outlooks and 12 month forecasts
• Use the published freight files and freight run rate to develop freight Outlooks for incorporation into Outlooks and forecasts
• Work with related parties to ensure proper IC3 postings
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations. Approve BS reconciliations from other ENG ledgers.
• Preparation of half yearly Financial Statement footnotes

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

MS Office

Data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

QAD

Hyperion

SAP

HFM

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC

Controller, Finance (Project Management)

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Main Responsibilities

1. Create and post month-end close journal entries
2. Prepare post month-end analyses including Ops, KPI's, bridges, and expense analysis
3. Timely reporting of all key financial information for both business units
4. Continuously improve financial reporting analyses
5. React timely on any requests from external parties
6. Work with BU Directors to obtain TBL for use in development and loading of yearly profit plan including maintenance of all working files including multiple revisions and details for all assumptions. This includes P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting
7. Work with BU Directors to obtain TBL for use in development and loading of yearly business plan including maintenance of working files including multiple revisions and details for all assumptions. This includes P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting
8. Leverage knowledge regarding program spend, open PO's, and HR requirements to develop monthly Outlooks and 12 month forecasts. This includes P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting
9. Use the published freight files and freight run rate to develop freight Outlooks for incorporation into Outlooks and forecasts.
10. Work with related parties to ensure proper IC3 postings
11. Prepare monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations. Approve BS reconciliations from other ENG ledgers.
12. Preparation of half yearly Financial Statement footnotes

Common Requirements:

1. QAD
2. HFM
3. ART
4. ICT
5. EBP
6. Rose
7. OneBPM
8. FAT

Specific Requirements:

Education

Degree in Business Administration or adequate professional experience focusing on financial/controlling especially accounting, finance, controlling

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in an industrial company, preferably in the automotive sector
• Strong financial analysis and planning background and accuracy, MS-Office, QAD & Hyperion experience

Qualifications

• Experience with US GAAP and PRC Statutory Accounting Rules
• Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis Experience Required
• Extensive Knowledge of and Experience with Internal Controls is required
• Prior Experience in a Technical Accounting Role is Preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, QAD) and Consolidation tools (HFM) required
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audience.
• Ability to sort and manipulate large amounts of data.
• High aptitude for problem solving in order to resolve business, financial, customer, and organizational issues.
• Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Must possess highly effective analytical skills in areas of accounting, finance, critical thinking, analysis and communication.