The Division Controller leads financial reporting and processes, manages audits, mentors the finance team, and ensures compliance with accounting standards.
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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
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 Electronics
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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the month end process to ensure timely close and accurate financial data. Prepare monthly reports for Auburn Hills.
- Complete month-end reporting package for Electronics - Flash and OPS report.
- Complete quarterly reporting package - QRM, Rolls, Wins and losses, Other assets, Fixed Asset Continuity reports, Judgmental accrual roll forwards and Lease Commitment schedules.
- Work with divisions to complete business plan and quarterly forecast. Prepare business plan and quarterly OneStream reports and presentation for executive management to assist in Electronics and Corporate review. Prepare Auburn Hills business plan and forecast.
- Assist divisions with all OneStream reporting, loads, SmartView, journal entries and mapping.
- Coordinate and monitor internal, compliance and SOX audits for all divisions. Support divisions to develop new processes for audit findings. Provide monthly updates to executive management.
- Review yearly risk management, year-end audit package, tax packages, R&D tax credits, and property taxes prepared by finance team.
- Monthly Capital reporting.
- Provide support to divisions for all new GAAP disclosures and Tax modifications.
- Lead, manage and mentor finance team with effective goals and communications.
- Support auditing of CMF files as needed.
- Ad-hoc reports as necessary.
- Assist with the completion of other monthly closing activities as required
- Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution
- Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional / technical knowledge
- Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers
- Promote and seek excellence in all aspects of business
- Comply with the designated ISO / TS 16949 responsibilities, Health & Safety rules and practices, Magna Electronics policies, procedures, and practices
- Treat everyone with dignity, trust, and respect
- Other duties as assigned by management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Proficient with spreadsheet and accounting software packages.
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation preferred, but not required.
- 10 years of professional experience with plant, public or corporate accounting function within the automotive industry.
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 Electronics
Top Skills
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