About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.
Role Overview
The Assistant Finance Controller is reports directly to Finance Controller (China) and oversees functional accounting staff, prepare financial forecasts, and manage the financial statement close process. This is a leadership position that is proactive and solution oriented. The individual in this role will be an expert communicator and leader with a strong ability to oversee responsibilities and collaborate across accounting functions domestically and globally.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements on a timely basis as required by the company in accordance with US GAAP and China (PRC) GAAP
- Ensure compliance with Fisker’s internal accounting policies, controls over financial reporting, and procedures as well as local regulations.
- Manage the financial and tax matters, including accounting and payroll, cash collection and account payable, internal controls, tax compliance and external audits, etc.
- Perform financial analysis for business strategies and provide recommendations to functional teams and management for decision-making.
- Carry out financial reviews and develop the financial forecasts that are in-line with the business environment and group reporting requirements.
- Perform variance analysis to identify the improvement areas in budgeting and forecasts.
- Evaluate and recommend changes in the company's cost structure, as appropriate.
- Responsible for the successful establishment of Fisker’s new entity in China.
- Develop strategic plans for optimized productivity.
- Uphold standards of excellence and quality. Develop and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines in alignment with the laws in China.
- Deep understanding of direct and indirect tax requirements in China.
- Contribute and assist with other key projects as needed.
- Participate in the internal/external audits and coordinate with relevant government authorities.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
- 6-8 years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or above in accounting and finance, CPA experience with Big 4 accounting firm preferred
- Familiar with China and US accounting concepts, principles and practices, reporting experience in a US-based company is preferred.
- Automotive OEM or automotive component manufacturing experience
- US CPA preferred
- Excellent fluency in English and Mandarin
- Proven experience in managerial role
- Strong decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
- Proving ability to develop and maintain financial plans
- Ability to motivate and lead people and hold employees accountable
- Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
Preferred Attributes/ Competencies
- Entrepreneurial & innovative mindset; flexibility, sense of urgency, creative problem solver
- Positive attitude, team player, collaborator
- Results oriented, attention to both “big picture” as well as detail
- Excellent communication, management, and leadership skills