Financial Controller

As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience

• 5+ years of professional work experience in finance, controlling and/or a related field.

 

Education

Required:

• Bachelors degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Desired:

• Master‘s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

 

Skills

• Financial Controlling skills
• Communication skills – written, oral, reporting and presentation
• Problem-Solving acumen: Passion for identifying and solving business problems, and proven ability to prioritize high leverage opportunities to deliver to market.
• Ability to persuade and convince others
• Analytical skills – account reconciliation, data review and analysis
• Conceptual thinking skills - process-orientation, innovative thinking regarding established methods
• Computer savvy-proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP experience preferred
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Resource management
• Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to work and lead across countries, legal entities and functions
• Ability to work independently with strong focus on execution and driving project deadlines to completion
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to use data and qualitative insights

 

Specialized Skills

Required

Desired

• Success in developing strong working relationships across many layers of an organization, outside agencies and suppliers
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines; must be proactive and able to multi-task.
• Controlling skill set: demonstrated ability to control costs, perform financial analysis, and budgeting and forecasting
• Professional financial analysis experience or related experience in accounting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized, dependable and excessive attention to detail and content accuracy
• Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
• Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ThinkCell

 

• Experience with SAP and other Volkswagen Group systems
• Knowledge of processes and structures of Volkswagen Group
• German language skills beneficial

 

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• Must be able to work when US banks are open even if it is a company holiday
• Must be willing to work outside standard work hours when required
• Must be able to work in a flexible time schedule to attend meetings with Germany

 

Brief Role Description

The Financial Controller for MOIA America LLC is responsible for ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely financial performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project controlling across all MOIA LLC activities. This role partners closely with VWGoA Finance and MOIA GmbH Accounting/Controlling to ensure U.S.-based financial movements are correctly recorded, transparent, and compliant with applicable policies and financial standards.

The Controller leads core planning activities, supports monthly close processes, ensures strong internal controls, and provides actionable financial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. The role further supports project-related controlling for R&D, CAPEX, and U.S.-driven pilot initiatives, ensuring full visibility and accuracy of all project‑related financials.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting (approx. 40%) 

• Lead annual budgeting, Planning Round submissions, and financial forecasts by consolidating inputs from business units, validating assumpt