Sr Specialist, Controlling

What you’ll do

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

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.
• 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
• 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.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 8+ 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, Anaplan) preferred
• Desired experience with AI automation initiatives

What you'll gain

• The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.
• 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:
• 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
• Pay Transparency
• 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: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC8

Notice to applicants

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

• Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.