Assistant Controller - North American Compliance

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)