Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Financial Controller to join us in our US Headquarters based in Texas.

US Financial Controller 

Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

About the role: 

With 5 new models beginning production in the next few years; Lotus is poised to become a transformative force in the EV space. With 75 years of history and infinitive possibilities in front of it, Lotus affectionally calls itself a 75-year-old start up. This is your opportunity to make a mark on one of the worldwide, premier motorsports brands. North America is a key market for the Lotus brand, and we are looking for that special person with the qualities to move beyond the numbers to manage the accounts for Lotus USA and work with a special team of dedicated professionals to maximize the potential of the brand.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, preferably from the automotive manufacturing/distribution industry. We are building a great team at Lotus USA and this is a key role. The successful incumbent will be the lead Finance controller, reporting into the UK based Chief Financial Officer. Duties will include general ledger accounting, including AP & AR (in a shared service environment), ensuring adherence to revenue recognition rules with overall responsibility for the integrity of the P&L, Budget and Balance Sheet for the US entity. The role will work closely with the commercial finance business partner who is responsible for working with Sales, Marketing, Aftersales (Parts) and Network Development areas of the business as Lotus continues its journey to expand its market presence and transition to an EV performance car brand.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as primary lead for accounting and financial control for entity.
• Work with Head of Internal Controls (UK) to implement and maintain robust SOX compliant control framework.
• Work with Head of Account (UK) to ensure on time and accurate delivery of month end close and its associated deliverables.
• Production, review and distribution of US Financial and Management reporting.
• Support implementation of SAP and other associated systems as part of ongoing transformation.
• Ensure US tax reporting and payment obligations are met.

Key Stakeholders:

• Build strong working relationships and become trusted business partner with US and Global Sales, Aftersales, Network Development and Lotus Global Accounting Teams.

Knowledge / Skillset:

• Great communication skills and a thorough understanding of general accounting principles.
• Good level of knowledge in both state and federal taxation.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to convey financial metrics to non-financial managers.
• Personable and able to build strong relationships across business units.
• Advanced excel skills essential with experience in SAP accounting software (ideal).
• Ability to team with other financial professionals remotely to achieve results.

Preferred / Helpful KSAs: 

• Working knowledge of SAP, company in progress of migrating ERP system.
• Working knowledge of OneStream@ which is used for G/L reporting.
• Comfortable working within a shared service team environment.
• Service orientated personality with strong desire to team with and support co-workers.

Key Behaviours:

• Ability to support short close cycle through use of reasonable forward planning.
• Reliable, flexible, diplomatic but firm where required.
• Inquisitive mindset with a want to be involved in all activities and awareness to work cooperatively.

Qualifications:

• Accounting or Finance degree.
• 10 + years of experience preferably in the automotive field

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/