The Controller oversees financial leadership, manages financial systems, analyzes projections, evaluates business opportunities, and advises on financial strategies.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides financial leadership and plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction, coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections necessary for the success of the Company. Prepares complex financial analyses for various business opportunities, assesses associated risks, and makes recommendations. Evaluate financial/operational results and controls and provide management with information for effective planning and audit of the organization. Manages and drives improvement in the financial systems including sales forecasting, planning, product cost estimating, operations controlling, and manages the purchasing department. Plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction and coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections. Analyzes and interprets actual performance to plan, explains key variances, and makes recommendations for action. Assists and advises management in the evaluation of the financial aspects of existing and proposed business ventures (i.e.: cash flow, ROI, capital requirements, pricing, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS:• Bachelor's degree in accounting plus six years of experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent.• Completion of the CMA, CPA, or MBA program.• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles and terminology of accounting and finance.• Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing company, including working knowledge of operations controlling systems, cost estimating systems, financial measurement and evaluation techniques, and product pricing/market strategies.• Experience in departmental administration and supervision of other employees. Demonstrated a high degree of analytical and evaluation skills.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate a vision, educate individuals and teams, and influence decisions.• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the data processed.• Working knowledge of financial and non-financial measurement systems, lean manufacturing practices, and cost management systems is strongly preferred.• Ability to establish goals and guide strategic and operational planning in the finance organization.• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides financial leadership and plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction, coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections necessary for the success of the Company. Prepares complex financial analyses for various business opportunities, assesses associated risks, and makes recommendations. Evaluate financial/operational results and controls and provide management with information for effective planning and audit of the organization. Manages and drives improvement in the financial systems including sales forecasting, planning, product cost estimating, operations controlling, and manages the purchasing department. Plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction and coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections. Analyzes and interprets actual performance to plan, explains key variances, and makes recommendations for action. Assists and advises management in the evaluation of the financial aspects of existing and proposed business ventures (i.e.: cash flow, ROI, capital requirements, pricing, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS:• Bachelor's degree in accounting plus six years of experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent.• Completion of the CMA, CPA, or MBA program.• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles and terminology of accounting and finance.• Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing company, including working knowledge of operations controlling systems, cost estimating systems, financial measurement and evaluation techniques, and product pricing/market strategies.• Experience in departmental administration and supervision of other employees. Demonstrated a high degree of analytical and evaluation skills.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate a vision, educate individuals and teams, and influence decisions.• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the data processed.• Working knowledge of financial and non-financial measurement systems, lean manufacturing practices, and cost management systems is strongly preferred.• Ability to establish goals and guide strategic and operational planning in the finance organization.• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Top Skills
Accounting Principles
Cost Estimating Systems
Financial Measurement Systems
Financial Systems
Lean Manufacturing Practices
Operations Controlling Systems
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