Assistant Controller - Corporate

Borg Warner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At Borg Warner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. We promote diversity, integrity, excellence, responsibility, and collaboration, and prioritize the health and safety of our employees.

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 Borg Warner’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.

He/she will oversee the administration of accounting policies and will manage the annual external audit and interim review processes, and the internal control environment over relevant areas. This role will partner closely with the Company’s Finance leadership, including executive management and will present regular financial results and special project report-outs.

• 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 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 review 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, compliance to standard HR processes)
• Support board level reporting and governance requirements, and investor relations and external disclosures related to capital allocation, investments, and restructuring level reporting and governance requirements
• 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.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and financial systems roles (with past Plant Controller Experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or Accounting from an Accredited University (Masters Preferred)
• 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…