Client Overview: Our client is leading in the Automotive manufacturing industry and to support their operations we have been called on to recruit a Business Unit Controller.

Job title: Business Unit Controller

Mission: The Business Unit Controller is responsible for driving a strong control environment and no-surprise culture within their manufacturing sites. This position is a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrix environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site industrial and financial performance through daily, weekly, monthly and yearly indicators and tools
• Ensure accuracy of management control and costing information in the ERP system of the site
• Ensure reliability of site gross margin and site below gross margin expenses during closing process
• Provide all supporting information for closing entries (cut off adjustments, accruals, risk estimates).
• Promote, explain, control Internal Control framework within his/her perimeter. Monitor and drive Internal Control improvement plans to mitigate risks
• Implement key internal control processes regarding site assets (physical counts)
• Monitor site productivity plans (labor, overheads, material).
• Monitor manufacturing launch of R&D projects in coordination with R&D centers of the group
• Monitor products ramp downs/end of life 
• Manage site accounting team
• Support shared services centers implementation
• Elaborate and report all information related to profitability analysis by product.
• Support sales and R&D management control as well as project managers by ensuring proper supply of all costing information from sites.
• Site interface for tax credit, R&D grants and subsidies.
• Prepares statutory accounts and monthly financial reporting in line with USGAAP
• Manage monthly tax charge and annual tax returns
• Ensure accurate monthly tax declaration (VAT; customs & duties…)
• Coordinates information on all changes in local regulation principles regarding accounting and taxes
• Ensure monthly closing files elaboration with appropriate supporting documentation
• Controls and manages all payroll entries & accruals and payroll interface in the ERP
• Ensure accurate documentation of all provisions and employee benefits (pensions)
• Reconciliation of USGAAP/Statutory equity
• Prepare and ensure accurate reporting in Oracle of IS and BS
• Supervision of complete accounting ledgers (receivables, payables, fixed assets, general )
• Promote, explain, control Internal Control framework within his/her perimeter. Monitor and drive Internal Control improvement plans to mitigate risks
• Create/Update accounting procedures,
• Prepare and ensure relevant documentation for external auditors and tax auditors
• Supports documentation for grant, tax credit and subsidies
• People management: Supports in the training and career development of finance people. Creates a proactive team within his/her perimeter and help identifying high potentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study with applicable experience
• 5 to 7 years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or manufacturing plant
• Strong sense of ownership & accountability – with demonstrated ability to deliver success whilst working with an operational business partner
• Ability to build relationships while challenging and pro-actively driving improvements and change
• Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and learning from mistakes; actively seeks feedback on his / her own behavior
• Promotes respect for different cultures, mentalities and attitudes and fosters diversity in his / her team
• Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
• Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
• Strong demonstrated use of ERP Module, Excel and PowerPoint

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.  

ABOUT CONSEA:

Consea America is a leading executive search firm providing high-quality solutions in search and selection of Middle to Top Management across many industries including Automotive and Manufacturing, Fashion & Retail, Consumer Goods, and Health Care industries boasting long-term relationships both with clients and candidates. 

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