What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Technical Accounting position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
Manager Technical Accounting
Job Description Summary
The Manager – Technical Accounting will be part of the Financial Reporting team within AAM Corporate Finance and will lead various aspects of the technical accounting function, including research to ensure conformance with U.S. GAAP, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance with statutory reporting requirements. This position will interact with external auditors and will support the management of financial audits for both U.S. and non-U.S. locations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with reporting deadlines. The Manager – Technical Accounting should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. This position will report to the Director – Financial Reporting and will support AAM’s global finance team.
Job Description
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Manager Technical Accounting
Job Description Summary
The Manager – Technical Accounting will be part of the Financial Reporting team within AAM Corporate Finance and will lead various aspects of the technical accounting function, including research to ensure conformance with U.S. GAAP, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance with statutory reporting requirements. This position will interact with external auditors and will support the management of financial audits for both U.S. and non-U.S. locations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with reporting deadlines. The Manager – Technical Accounting should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. This position will report to the Director – Financial Reporting and will support AAM’s global finance team.
Job Description
- Lead technical accounting research and the preparation of memorandums on topics such as revenue recognition, business combinations, etc.
- Interface and work collaboratively with other global finance functions such as FP&A, business unit finance, tax and treasury.
- Assist in the maintenance of accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including monitoring, interpreting and implementing updates for newly issued accounting guidance and training AAM’s global finance team on updates, as applicable. Meet periodically with Senior Leadership to provide updates on changes to accounting and SEC reporting guidance.
- Collaborate with external auditors to support the financial statement audit and quarterly financial statement reviews, including discussion of technical accounting matters.
- Manage and support non-U.S. locations in meeting statutory financial statement requirements, including interacting with external auditors and service providers to ensure timely and compliant filings.
- Assist with completion of Sarbanes-Oxley – Section 404 testing.
- Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of financial processes, including potential automation of certain processes.
- Provide support to internal auditors during SOX testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in accounting.
- Active CPA certification.
- Seven to 10 years of experience in a technical accounting role with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement presentation requirements.
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and an ability to complete projects start-to-finish.
- Advanced PC proficiency, including skills in word processing and spreadsheet analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.).
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
