Manager, Accounting

Manager, Accounting

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for inventory accounting and costing, leading monthly close, audit-ready financial reporting, and compliance with Company Accounting Policies and IFRS. This role partners closely with Finance and Operations to deliver accurate financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and drive inventory accuracy and working capital performance, while providing people leadership and continuous process improvement.

Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations for assigned group company locations with primary responsibility cash management, inventory accounting and costing, including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close activities.
• Own the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met with a strong emphasis on accuracy, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain audit-ready balance sheets, providing final review and approval of inventory-related journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations; serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and deliver management, KPI, and financial reporting, translating inventory and cost data into clear insights, trends, and variance analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Partner with Finance leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and shared service allocations, with a strong understanding of inventory's impact on working capital and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with Company Accounting Policies and IFRS, while actively contributing to the development and adoption of standardized accounting practices across North American group companies.

Inventory Leadership & Financial Partnership

• Serve as the finance owner for inventory, driving sustained inventory accuracy through effective cycle counts, physical inventories, and root-cause analysis of variances.
• Analyze inventory valuation, actual versus standard cost, and monthly PPV/IPV results; proactively identify trends and partner with Purchasing and Operations to improve standard cost accuracy and pricing discipline.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Purchasing, Planning, and Business Planning to identify, assess, and mitigate inventory-related financial and control risks.
• Prepare and present inventory-focused financial analysis to leadership, clearly explaining performance drivers, risks, and opportunities in a manufacturing environment.
• Review, approve, and monitor inventory adjustments, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and alignment with policy and internal controls.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and ownership.
• Support team members through training, performance management, and career development, aligning individual goals with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Participate in goal-setting and year-end evaluations, providing clear, constructive feedback and development guidance.

Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Evaluate end-to-end inventory and accounting processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities, implementing practical, sustainable improvements.
• Play an active role in automation initiatives and financial system implementations, including requirements definition, end-to-end testing, and documentation.
• Support cross-functional and ad-hoc projects that improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, or advance company strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Automotive, manufacturing, or mobility-related industry experience preferred
• Experience working at a public accounting firm in an assurance, or similar, line of practice

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP, internal controls, and financial close and reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and develop a team
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced experience with ERP/financial systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate, analyze, and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
• General understanding of local and state compliance requirements (payroll, property, sales, tax)
• Ability to set and maintain both short- and long-term objectives

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary: $123,000 - $153,000

Job Info

• Job Identification 24264
• Job Category Accounting & Finance
• Locations DMMI Battle Creek