Job Description

Company DescriptionContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of \xe2\x82\xac39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of \xe2\x80\x9csmart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,\xe2\x80\x9d the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.*This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role.*POSITIONLead the financial reporting and accounting processes for the legal entities ContiTech USA and ContiTech Canada. Partner with Business Area, Accounting, Tax, Treasury and other Central Functions to make financial decisions for the legal entities. Ensure compliance and efficiency of all financially relevant processes.Financial Management:

• Partner with the Tax, Treasury, Real Estate, and other Central Functions on behalf of the legal entity
• Prepare financial reporting for local and corporate requirement.
• Communicate with Segment, Operations, and BA Controlling teams for accounting and other financial topics of the legal entity.
• Prepare company level risk assessments.
• Prepare company level forecasts and budgets.

Accounting Standards:

• Ensure the financial reporting of the legal entity conforms to all local and Continental accounting rules and standards (per local GAAP and Continental FRM)
• Train and ensure documentation of local accounting practices in coordination with the GBS teams.
• Lead process changes in accounting and reporting for the legal entity.

Governance:

• Promote compliance topics on Company policies and procedures within the accounting team.
• Ensure sound financial processes and controls for the US and Canada
• Ensure standard Group and Sector policies and procedures are implemented in the legal entities.

Credit Management:

• Review and approve credit limit requests within authorization limits.
• Monitor customer past dues and work with Segment teams to resolve non-payment issues.
• Oversee customer collections processes, cash application, and deduction management.

Financial Process Oversight:

• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled on monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
• Ensure journal entries are approved and supported by adequate documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Lead projects to review the month end closing processes for improvements in efficiency and controls.
• Communicate changes in accounting processes or large financial impacts to the appropriate Segment and Operations controlling teams.

Local Audit Coordination:

• Coordinate quarterly and annual external audits.
• Work with Operations Controlling and Plant Controlling to implement best practices based on internal audit guidance/findings.
• Support internal audits for plants and central functions.

Special Projects:

• Lead integration activities for mergers and acquisitions, coordinating financial teams in BA and Central Functions
• Coordinate cross-BA projects for US and Canadian entities.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling for special projects.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 15 years overall experience and 10 years\' experience in Accounting, Finance, Controlling, or related role.
• Prior experience with month end close and reporting processes.
• Prior experience leading a team of 5+.
• Prior experience working on a diverse, multinational team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master\'s degree or CPA certification preferred.

Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.EEO-Statement:EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

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