Controller-Financial Analyst
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. · Flora, Illinois, United States · $50K–$90K/yr
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Controller-Financial Analyst oversees all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, including financial forecasting, budget planning, and the preparation of financial statements. They also analyze financial results to provide recommendations for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization while ensuring regulatory compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and possess at least 5 years of professional experience in a corporate setting. A CPA or CFA designation is considered a plus, along with strong leadership skills and proficiency in financial systems.
Full description
Controller-Financial Analyst
Location FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.
YOUR TASKS
- Overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization in conjunction with the executive team and the board of directors.
- Analyzing company's financial results and make recommendations for improvements.
- Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budget planning as well as the preparation of all financial reporting.
- Ensuring that all of the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
- Analyzing financial information to assist in business development and make recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization.
- Overseeing the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
- Investigating variances in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Controlling and evaluating the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure.
- Developing and implementing strategies for financial planning and cost analysis.
- Implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information and managing staff members in these tasks as necessary.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
- Identifying, acquiring and implementing systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Salary Range-$50,000-$90,000
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field from an accredited institution. A CPA or CFA designation is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within a corporate setting. Experience in a senior management position is preferred.
- An advanced understanding of business principles, financial management, budgeting and forecasting, and performance metrics.
- A high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial systems and databases.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Able to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to clearly communicate complex financial information in an easy to understand manner.
- Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality, along with integrity and ethical behavior.
- Able to work under tight deadlines and unnecessary pressure.
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Exceptional organizational skills and detail oriented with a strategic mindset.
- Strong leadership skills and experience. Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
- Experience in working with legal and regulatory compliance procedures is preferred.
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18668.
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