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Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

The Corporate Controlling Lead serve as a key Finance Business Partner to multiple corporate-side departments within Scout Motors as well as the key analyst on the company's personnel costs.. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities for its assigned cost centers and be a key team member in the defining of internal financial processes, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance partner to assigned departments, supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with Scout Management Board executives and their leadership teams to understand cost drivers, operational plans, and financial risks
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to improve cost efficiency and budget adherence
• Coordinate consistent practices across team members with corporate controlling responsibilities.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for assigned cost centers, including target setting and alignment with corporate objectives
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with department heads to track performance against budget and forecast, proactively addressing variances

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Aggregate the result across all Corporate Functions for reporting and driving month-end figures to their KPIs.
• Own financial close activities for assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Review and validate transactions, accruals, and cost allocations
• Analyze monthly results and provide variance analysis vs. budget and forecast
• Prepare and present financial reports and insights to CFO and Finance leadership and business stakeholders

Transaction Oversight & Controls

• Support and monitor financial transactions to ensure alignment with budgets and company policies
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial governance standards
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure proper treatment and classification of expenses

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and transparency
• Support implementation and optimization of financial planning and reporting tools
• Contribute to building scalable finance processes in a high-growth environment

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Occasional business travel (mostly domestic, occasionally international) to other locations will be required.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or related roles
• Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment preferred
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial close processes
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred
• Desired experience with AI automation initiatives

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting - with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC7