Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Process ImprovementRequisition ID: 17457 Location: Dundee, MI, US, 48131 Pay Type: Salary Position type: Full-time / Salary Travel Requirement: 21-30%Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we're ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We're in every construction market. Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition. Learn more at The RoleThe Accounting Manager, Process Improvement serves as the vital strategic bridge between Corporate Accounting/Building Materials/SOX Compliance teams and the Aggregates & Construction Materials Operational Finance organization. Operating in a complex matrix environment, this position translates corporate accounting directives into practical operational workflows, ensuring uncompromising compliance with US GAAP standards and SOX regulations while protecting business velocity, operational efficiency, integrity and margin accuracy. This role requires a pragmatic, commercially-minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.What You'll AccomplishSOX Management & Process CoordinationInternal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-UpCorporate Policy ImplementationOperational Process StandardizationTechnical Accounting GuidanceSafety CultureWhat We're Looking ForEducation: Bachelor's degree Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Audit, Finance, or a related business field Required Work Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive accounting, internal control, and assurance experience. Public Accounting/Governance Background/Large manufacturing: Big 4 or top national public accounting firm (Assurance/Audit) experience auditing publicly traded manufacturing, industrial products, building materials, or complex distribution clients. SOX & Controls Track Record: Proven experience managing SOX compliance cycles, remediating control deficiencies with local control owners, and implementing standardized operational processes. Required Training/Certifications: Active US CPA designation is mandatory. Required Technical Skills: US GAAP & SOX Codifications: Expert knowledge of US GAAP standards Systems & Tools: Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (specifically SAP ECC/SAC/Tagetik) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for financial data analysis. Travel Requirements: 10% – 30% travel (primarily site visits to operational plants, distribution facilities, and corporate meetings). Additional Requirements: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with proven negotiation skills to build consensus between conflicting corporate and operational priorities. Executive presence and gravitas to stand before senior leadership (CFO/Director level) and constructively defend operational accounting perspectives. Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to translate complex technical accounting rules into clear, actionable business guidance. Reputation for conducting business at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.What We OfferCompetitive salary Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings Employee Stock Purchase Plan Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Holistic Health & Well-being programs Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts Paid time off & paid holidays Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) Educational Assistance Program Dress for your dayAmrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.