Project Accountant

The Group Project Accountant will be based in the Auburn Hills corporate office, reporting to the Head of Group Accounting based in the Oxford, UK corporate office. The main focus of the role will be to undertake finance related projects, particularly centered around integrating TI Automotive activities with ABC Technologies, following the recent merger of the two groups. In addition to this, they will work alongside the Group Reporting team to perform certain regular monthly / quarterly tasks to support internal and external reporting commitments, currently under IFRS.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Proactively run integration related finance projects, working independently and in collaboration with colleagues:
• Aligning accounting processes where necessary between TI and ABC Technologies, particularly focusing on areas such as foreign currency remeasurement, consolidation adjustments & topside entries, IFRS 16 lease reporting, etc.
• Support with improving plant-level accounting & reporting processes, including support with technical accounting matters where needed.
• Explore best use of finance systems and applications – OneStream (consolidation system), AMCO (leases), Workiva WDESK (reporting tool), etc.
• Support the finance team and liaise with 3rd party consultants for new initiatives linked to future IPO path – i.e. SOX implementation, US GAAP conversion, prospectus preparation, etc.
• Participate in other finance projects such as IFRS 16 lease module implementation, accounting policy manual updates, coordination of UK statutory account audits, dormant company liquidations, etc.
• Some monthly / quarterly recurring responsibilities, including:
  • Tracking of month end close submissions and intercompany matching.
  • Managing certain entries held centrally, such as purchase accounting.
  • Quarterly intercompany stock profit elimination analysis and journal preparation.
  • Accounts receivable provisioning / expected credit loss analysis.
  • Managing other recurring and ad-hoc consolidation adjustments.

Skill Requirements:

• Independent worker and self-starter in terms of learning, probing and gaining understanding of processes.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge – IFRS or US GAAP.
• Experience with manufacturing related accounting issues / operational finance in an international environment.
• Good planning, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good spreadsheet and accounting software skills.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Qualified accountant with previous employment at large accounting firm preferred.
• Previous industry experience, ideally with a public company / international group.
• Evidence of recent success in project execution / system implementation / process change.

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Passport

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Some international travel may be required.

EEO 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.