Group Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

A leading P/E backed global automotive, with U.S.-based operational headquarters in Metro Detroit is seeking a qualified Group Accounting Manager. The role will be primarily responsible for leading the North American accounting consolidations process for 20-30 locations primarily across the United States, Canada and Mexico, feeding into a broader global consolidation structure.

This role will report to the Global Controller based in the UK and manage a team of 3, and work closely with key individuals within the global finance organization.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Partner with the corporate accounting team, FP&A team, regional finance team and the business units to support the consolidations and internal/external reporting process.
• Lead and direct a consolidation team, working closely with the wider global consolidation team.
• Ensure the proper consolidation of the Company’s financial information within OneStream consolidation system, including appropriate intercompany elimination and other consolidation adjustments.
• Lead and manage month end closing procedures, preparing analysis and information to support the financial closing process.
• Management and preparation of consolidated financial information (actual/budget/forecast)
• Manage centrally held adjustments and consolidation entities.
• Responsibility for certain global accounting areas, including significant involvement in a planned conversion from IFRS to US GAAP in the near future.
• Provides guidance and coaching to business unit accounting teams on proper financial and operational accounting processes.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, for internal and external communications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and adjust as needs change effectively and efficiently.
• Technically strong in US GAAP and ideally exposure to IFRS financial accounting and reporting standards and other regulatory accounting standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills set and leadership/management experience driving teams.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Manufacturing industry experience required, preferably in automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or closely related field, preferred with (7-10) years of work experience.
• Experience in performing consolidations accounting.
• Proficient to expert knowledge of financial consolidation software platform.
• CPA designation preferred, not required.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment: work in an office setting within the company’s headquarters. The office environment may be fast-paced and dynamic, especially during peak periods such as month-end or quarter-end close, budgeting cycles, or financial reporting periods.
• 4 days onsite, 1 day remote each week

Equal Opportunity Statement

TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.