Sr. Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance to support strategic decision-making and external reporting requirements. You will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial performance analysis and implement improvements in reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze global consolidated financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct monthly variance analyses, comparing actual performance to budget and forecast to identify trends and areas of concern.

• Manage balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring compliance and addressing unusual items or exposures.

• Lead efforts to improve financial reporting processes and develop new tools to enhance efficiency.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and accounting activities for corporate functions.

• Reconcile intercompany transactions and manage monthly reconciliation processes.

• Facilitate external audit processes, acting as a liaison between auditors and plant controllers.

• Monitor foreign currency transactions to assess potential exposure and ensure proper accounting treatment.

• Develop and present financial reports and materials to effectively communicate key business insights.

• Identify and implement improvements to policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• At least 5 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in a manufacturing or global automotive environment.

• Expertise in month-end closing processes within multi-plant and multi-currency consolidation environments.

• Proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

• Strong experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and variance analysis.

• Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Adaptive Planning.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across departments and with external auditors.

Full-time