What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Financial AnalystJob Description Summary
The Financial Analyst will report to Dauch's Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, with responsibilities supporting the Finance organization's technical accounting and SEC reporting activities. This role will also be responsible for maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, while assisting senior accounting and finance staff with projects and activities.Job Description:
* Perform technical accounting research and assist in the preparation of accounting memorandums.
* Assist with the analysis and implementation of new accounting standards, including the development and implementation of new internal controls.
* Participate in the preparation of the financial statements and footnotes for quarterly and annual filings with the SEC.
* Assist with completion of Sarbanes-Oxley - Section 404 testing.
* Analyze and tie-out reports from third-party service providers (pension/OBEP, goodwill impairment, etc.).
* Interface and work collaboratively with other Corporate Finance functions.
* Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of financial processes.
* Produce and analyze accounting information and other reports for management decision-making.
* Provide support to internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
* Participate in the preparation and tie-out of the annual sustainability report and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
* Completed bachelor's degree in accounting
* 2 years of experience in accounting/financial reporting
* Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements
* Experience working in public accounting and/or with a global public company preferred
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
* Experience applying GAAP in a manufacturing environment preferred
* Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch 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. Dauch 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. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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.