The NA Compliance Controller is responsible for owning and reporting all actuals, forecasts, and long-range plans for US and Canada emissions compliance (greenhouse gasses and fuel economy). They will meet regularly with the planning, business development, legal, and Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC); staying up to date on the latest legislation, purchase credit opportunities, and regulatory enforcement. Regulatory Compliance accruals make up a significant amount of the off-standard expense in the P&L and this individual will be tasked with identifying risks and opportunities, short and long term, in this space.
What you'll do:
- Prepare and reconcile monthly journal entries and forecasts
- Reconcile SAP and OneStream for actuals (OS for forecasts and budgets)
- Provide period to period explanations on variances to FP&A and Investor Relations
- Identify and quantify risks and opportunities to the P&L and cashflow
- Meetings with Legal, TSRC, Business Development, and Planning
- Quarterly SOX controls and audit meetings with Deloitte
- Deliver concise presentations to VP level leadership (FP&A, Accounting, Planning, etc.)
- Work with Business Development on purchase credit contracts and sourcing
What you'll learn:
- How to prepare and analyze financial results, including actuals, budget, and forecast, documenting and explaining variances
- Project management and process improvement skills
- How to work with finance and operational counterparts while practicing financial management
- Executive communication and presentation skills
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Automotive Product Finance - In lieu of 8 years of experience, minimum 5 years with active CPA is acceptable
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability and ability to build clear, auditable models
- Ability to establish/uphold controls to ensure accurate reporting
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) and ability to prepare and deliver concise and management-ready summaries
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA)