Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI seeks Acquisition Controller

　　POSITION DUTIES SUMMARY: Manage the financial aspects of program in acquisition mode to provide a robust, detailed business plan that will allow the executive team to understand the financial implications of being awarded the targeted business being evaluated, while also Controlling the spending against the budget established for the Acquisition. Guarantee the accuracy of the Business Plan Financials according to the Group, Business Group and Division policies, including compliance with relevant accounting and tax rules; implement and train Acquisition teams on procedures that ensure proper control of the Acquisition process; support the Acquisition Manager in the management of the dedicated Acquisition team; work closely with the technical costing team to validate the material cost assumptions in the CBOM; validate the economic justification of program investments; drive make vs buy analysis as deemed necessary in an Acquisition activity; participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow­up; complete all PMS requirements for Gate 1 handover to Program Controller; be the Administrator of the ACA spending control process. Provide timely and accurate reporting, monitor spending vs approved ACA budget, close WBS for spending when in over-spend situation; support the development of Target Program bplans for use in the Strategic Plan; coordinate assumptions and cost basis with other controllers on site and around the world; challenge the costs for D&D/Proto spending, Core team, Capital Spending, Tooling Spending, that are provided for the scope of the Acquisition; ensure logical cash timing accuracy in the quote; identify and analyze the variances between initial and subsequent business plans during the quote; propose and support suggestions for improving the profitability of the offer, while maintaining adherence to policies; act as data-based arbitrator between the demands of the Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing departments.  30% International and Domestic travel.

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field or foreign degree equivalent. 3 years of experience in a controlling role including experience in a plant or in a launch environment (of a plant and new product) in the automotive industry.

　　Must have experience in each of the following:

　　1)           Applying Internal Controls Basics including process compliance assessment

　　2)           SAP Finance / SAP engineering BOM creation and analysis

　　3)           Utilizing a business plan tool

　　4)           Applying standard analysis methodology.

　　5)           Development, preparation and presentation of monthly results, forecasts and Budget to top management

　　6)           Performing controlling tasks in a launch environment

　　7)           Applying IFRS for a large multinational company, managing cash direct and indirect method for JIT and Metal plants

　　8)           Utilizing R&D and tooling mechanisms