Junior Controller
AuditFriendly Careers • Northville, MI • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Junior Controller
Location Peachtree, USAFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
*** THIS POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN OR PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA ***
HELLA, a FORVIA company, is a global automotive supplier specializing in innovative lighting systems, electronics, and lifecycle solutions. The Peachtree City location serves as a key hub for North American operations, supporting both production and corporate functions.
Position Overview
As a Junior Controller, you will
support financial controlling activities for U.S. operations, with a strong
focus on plant controlling, cost tracking, and business performance analysis.
You will work closely with local management and operational teams while
aligning with global HELLA finance standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis
Support monthly closing activities and prepare financial reports according to US GAAP and HELLA reporting standards
Assist in annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning
Analyze variances (actual vs. budget/forecast) and provide actionable insights
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performance
Help identify and track cost improvement and efficiency initiatives
Business Partnering
Work closely with operations, supply chain, purchasing, and engineering teams
Provide financial insights to support decision-making at plant level
Participate in local and regional projects
Reporting & Systems
Use SAP (CO/FI modules) and reporting tools to extract and analyze financial data
Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards
Work with Data Warehouse for monthly financials, forecasts, and budgets
Compliance & Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate guidelines
Support internal reviews and external audits
Contribute to improving financial processes and reporting quality
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in:
Finance
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
EXPERIENCE
2 – 3 Years of experience in:
Controlling
Finance
Accounting
SKILLS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Experience with SAP or ERP systems (preferred)
Familiarity with US GAAP is a strong plus
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Detail-oriented and structured approach to work
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Hands-on mentality with willingness to learn
Ability to operate in a fast-paced plant environment
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18429.
HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc., USA
Noel Vargas
Phone:
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $110,000–$168,000 per year (median ~$135,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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