Plant Assistant Controller

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Job Description

Plant Assistant Controller
Grand Rapids, MI

As a member of the Finance team, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for:

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure all SOX requirements are met, including quarterly testing and reporting.
• Analyze and update customer pricing and material costing.
• Assist in plant physical inventory process.
• Analyze accruals and account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of budget and forecasts.
• Resolves financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Analyzes department checkbooks and recommends financial actions.
• Oversees fixed asset system and lease system to ensure accounting accuracy.
• Prepares and assists in journal entries for month end close process
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Program Management group:

• Strong team with full-scope of financial processes for the plant.  
• Goal-oriented focus on the success of the team, by strong support among the team members.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with SOX compliance
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products

Bonus If You Have:

• Familiarity with Plex ERP system
• Experience with SAGE fixed asset software
• Experience with Lease Accounting ASC842

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.