Plant Finance Manager

Job Posting Title

Plant Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

At a senior level, the Finance Manager manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing, and other accounting functions for the organization. Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals; ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization. This role oversees the activities of the accounting staff and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems.

Job Description:

• Prepare plant daily and weekly financial performance reporting's with associated deadlines

• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget and update forecasts monthly; and associated deadlines

• Prepare required schedules and documentation for internal/external auditors as requested

• Prepare Financial Planning & Analysis as required - Performance reporting known variance analysis, Key stats, Sales Volume Mix, Pricing, PPV, etc. & etc. reporting's on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Lead the preparation of reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position, covering income, expenses, and earnings.

• Prepare necessary materials for plant operations review with Business Unit and Corporate Leadership

• Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests as necessary
  Prepare plant business case financial models as necessary (payback, NPV, IRR, etc.)

• Responsible for activity-based costing models, part profitability analysis, part/product unit cost requests, and assisting in sales quotation process

• Oversee and manage the financial record-keeping, reporting, and tax filing for the organization as required

• Coordinate all facets of the accounting functions, including with Corporate Shared Services (AR, AP, Payroll, etc.).

• Produce accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404).

• Ensure accounting policies and practices align with the organization's goals and are followed.

• Own the month end close / quarter end close process- deadlines and reporting requirements

• Prepare account reconciliations and financial statements on a monthly basis.

• Perform performance reviews for all direct reports, providing professional development and mentorship.

• Analyze and resolve accounting issues.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Completed Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in a finance role
• Prior experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable in HFM, Plex, Oracle and other ERP systems

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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.