Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Corporate

BorgWarner

Location:
United States , Auburn Hills

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

171200.00 - 235400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and will lead the corporate accounting team in the development of organizational objectives and strategic plans. In doing so, this role will partner with different business functions to continually assess process improvement opportunities that enhance BorgWarner’s financial standing. This role leads all consolidation and SEC reporting activities, as well as monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close, technical accounting, and M&A integrations.

Job Responsibility:

Lead key initiatives of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization, as directed, and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives for the Company using a service-oriented approach
Lead Financial Statement Consolidation and SEC reporting activities across the enterprise
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on financial, operational, and risk matters and translate complex accounting matters into clear, executive level insights
Lead in the creation, implementation, and administration of accounting policies and procedures and drive consistent application of accounting policies across decentralized business units
Ensure effective internal controls are maintained
Partner with Internal Audit and Risk Management to proactively identify financial risks and lead mitigation strategies
Lead technical accounting activities
Advise business units on complex global accounting matters
Oversee corporate general ledger and related activities
Manage annual external audit and interim reviews processes
Lead M&A activity and integrations
Support the global Finance team during month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process
Present regular financial results and special project report outs to Senior Management
Develop and hold training sessions with employees to ensure efficient execution and adherence to policies and procedures (including motivating, mentoring, and compliance to standard HR processes)
Support Board level reporting and governance requirements, and investor relations and external disclosures
Build a strong succession pipeline within Corporate Accounting
coach and develop accounting leaders and high-potential talent
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork
demonstrate commitment to health and safety, completing required training and consistently modeling safe work practices

Requirements:

15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and financial systems roles
Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or Accounting from an Accredited University
Required CPA certification
Strong finance and accounting background in SEC Reporting, policy and procedure creation and implementation, as well as technical accounting experience
Must have a clear understanding of M&A activity and integrations
Strong Knowledge of US GAAP
Functional expertise such as tax/treasury/operations
Ability to balance business needs with technical constraints, drive creative solution discussions, and negotiate trade-offs as needed
Detail-oriented, ability to be flexible and operate both strategically and tactically, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong oral, written, presentation skills
effective communicator and influencer
comfortable presenting in front of senior leadership audiences
Resourceful and resilient
High standard of work ethics, integrity, personal values and confidentiality
Understands the complexity of a large company with global operations and can navigate a decentralized / local accountability organization
Approach work with a mindset of continuous improvement, collaboration, customer focus, flexibility, positivity, and engagement across the team

Nice to have:

Masters Preferred
past Plant Controller Experience preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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