Controller, Plant

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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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
About the Role
The position of the Controller is responsible for all finance matters in a managerial capacity and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:
Your Responsibilities

• Supports the finance function, ensuring the integrity of the accounting policies and standards, the financial governance of the company and the internal control environment.
• Implements changes in accounting policies as driven by Magna and ensures existing Magna accounting policies are applied to the company.
• Review and participate in the preparation of the company's financial results, monthly/quarterly/annually vs. the budget and forecast.
• Responsible for reporting, including journal entry review, monthly reconciliation review, key account analysis, and variance reporting (including budget to actual analysis).
• Financial analysis: Prepare and provide financial reports to support decision-making and assess financial performance (KPI analysis, project expense analysis, cost tracking, etc.)
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance department, ensuring effective goal setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication and training/development plans.
• Review and participate in Tax management, reporting to Corporate Tax Group, Sales/Use tax reporting, Property tax filings, 1099's and manage relationship with Property Tax consulting firm.
• Ensures system of Internal Control, documentation, and reviews are being performed.
• Responsible for managing and review of Capital Expenditure process. Advise internal team on capitalization requirements, review capital packages Quote Capital spending.
• Liaise with the internal and external audit team during annual and quarterly reviews, includes review and preparation of audit schedules.
• Review and/or prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership Responsibility

• Directly manages employees in Accounting.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with Magna's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Who we are looking for

• Finance expert with a minimum of 5 years related operational experience within Accounting and Controlling (Accounting experience is a must, controlling experience Beneficial)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Inventory control, general and cost accounting
• Knowledge of SOX mandates, financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Profound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; advance knowledge of Excel required

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting plus 5 years' experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Site Benefits

• Details on our benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.

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.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors