Manager, Compliance & Internal Controls NA

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Salary : Starting at $120,000 Annually + Discretionary Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

Manage MPT’s North American efforts with Magna’s SOX and compliance processes; including the coordination of testing for identified in-scope SOX locations and the completion of internal control assessments.

Manage IT remediation efforts by establishing timelines and deliverables for the regional IT leads.

Coordinate the quarterly 302 certification process across all sub-groups and all divisions using our internal certification tool.

Assist in the quarterly compliance certification process; through reporting of new issues and status of previously reported issues.

Lead MPT NA’s internal audit follow-up process by conducting on-site reviews, driving action plan timing and completeness, maintaining appropriate documentation and reporting quarterly.

Provide guidance and direction on accounting policy, internal control design and remediation items through best practices.

Lead internal control and compliance integration for new North American entities.

Assist in the design and deployment of MPT’s internal compliance reporting.

For new entities, lead the SOX documentation process and assist in keeping current.

Communicate and provide required training to divisions for internal control framework changes required by Magna.

Perform annual balance sheet reviews through a standard review format (Controller’s Model File). Perform quarterly reviews of high risk/high profile divisions.

Lead ad hoc internal control and compliance reviews as issues arise, including the coordination of multifunctional teams if necessary.

Participate in business process and/or system design reviews from both a finance and internal controls perspective.

Assist in other integration activities for internal controls and compliance, as deemed appropriate.

Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Customers and Business Interfaces:
Work with all levels of management across all functions as required.

Liaise between the IA department and MPT North American divisions for scheduling of audits.

Liaise with Magna’s Compliance department on new requirements for deployment.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field; CPA designation required.

7 to 10 years of experience in corporate audit, finance, accounting and/or project management within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements.

Experience with SAP, Trans4M, OneStream and other financial applications is considered an asset.

Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.

Highly organized and deadline-oriented, with the ability to coordinate indirect teams to meet internal and external deadlines.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent
Group:

Magna Powertrain