What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at KYUNGSHIN-LEAR SALES AND ENGINEERING LLC?
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: JV Controller
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
About the role
Responsible for all accounting-related activities, including oversight of its operating budget, financial reporting systems, and managing Finance Team Members. Moving stipend is available for this role!
Responsibilities
· Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
· Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
· Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
· Provide comprehensive financial updates to management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
· Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Experience
- Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
- 7-12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role.
- Manufacturing accounting experience required.
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and standard costing methodologies.
- Experience with inventory control and variance analysis.
- Understanding of plant-level financial reporting and operational KPIs.
- Proven budgeting and forecasting experience.
- Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience.
- Does require some travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.