SAC Controller

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

Main Responsibilities

Accounting and administration:

• Coordinate all finance and accounting operations including general ledger and tax, compliant with local GAAP.
• Ensure all local obligations are met.
• Oversee statutory accounts, tax, and audit activities, managing relationships with various stakeholders.

Management and financial:

• Implement and maintain an effective control framework (SOX), KPIs.
• Guarantee compliance with Group finance policies & review high-risk accounts through monthly reconciliation processes (reserves, inventory valuation, BS reviews…).
• Bridge the gap between statutory and management reporting.
• Execute detailed financial analysis for the BU.
• Support the local GM in elaborating strategy, implementing action plans, and monitoring achievements through local KPIs. Support Business case development and presentation.
• Monitor margin levels and provide insightful recommendations to the General Manager.
• Interact with internal & external auditors.
• Drive the development of the BI tool for key indicators reporting & Sales analysis.

Budgeting & Reporting activities:

• Manage monthly and quarterly reporting according to US GAAP.
• Prepare the annual budget & mid-term plan as well as the monthly and weekly forecast processes in line with the Group calendar.
• Prepare & present the monthly financial results and variance analysis to the management team.

Job Position Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in a similar role.
• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business or equivalent; higher vocational education is a plus (CPA).
• Experience working in an international, matrix organization; preferably in a sales and/or production environment. Experience in auditing is a plus.
• Strong competencies in accounting, finance, budgeting; previous experience and accounting background.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX principles would be a plus.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with HFM, Smartview would be a plus.

Soft Skills

• Motivated, self-starter, flexible, hardworking, and able to function effectively under tight deadlines and stress.
• Team player and team builder.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.