Assistant Controller

Position Overview

Lear is looking for his Assistant Controller at the Velizy technical center.

He/she will be in charge of the controlling activities for the Electrical division. He/she will be reporting to the Finance Manager, with a strong dotted line with the Finance Controller.

Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):

• Controlling and reporting activities such as:
• Reporting the month end figures, analyzing the variances vs Forecast, the profitability per project Plan and CAPEX spending.
• Complying with the reporting deadlines / ensure records are in accordance with French/US gaaps.
• Ensuring that fixed assets and relevant depreciation comply with French/US gaaps/ controlling CAPEX expenditures.
• Revenue & costs analysis (incl overheads) related to engineering & tooling programs through regular meetings with engineering teams such as:
• Controlling engineering and tooling billing process
• Headcount & costs/Allocations to programs
• Risk & opportunities weekly assessment
• Follow up of all related treasurery movements:
• Weekly cash flow analysis actuals & forecast through regular contacts with Accounting, Purchasing, HR & Sales Depts
• Maintain internal control & ensure SOX compliance in activities such as:
• Completing the Monthly close package on time
• Preparing Month end reconciliations & analysis
• Ensuring SOX Controls & testing are effective

To be a success in this role you must have:

• Accounting/controlling degree. Minimum bachelor, Master preferred.
• Minimum 4/5 years of experience preferably in international environments, experience in engineering finance items is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting entries
• Organized, synthetic, team player and highly effective communication.
• Knowledge of ERP and reporting systems (QAD & HFM are a plus), Excel.

Language Skills:  

• The candidate needs to have great skills both verbal and written in English and French.

Work Location: Velizy