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Sr. Financial AnalystJob Description Summary
Leads the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting.Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.Completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management, and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.Job Description:
- Coordinate, administer, and maintain internal financial controls, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
- Assist the Finance Manager in managing and maintaining the standard cost process, including material, labor, overhead rates, and cost roll updates within production systems.
- Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.
- Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Partner with the Inventory Manager to ensure accurate accounting for material transactions and proper inventory valuation.
- Coordinate with the Materials Department during physical inventory counts and reconcile perpetual inventory records to the general ledger.
- Collaborate with operations and other departments to provide accounting guidance and financial reporting support for business transactions.
- Prepare financial data, reports, and analyses for internal management reporting and external reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
- Support the Finance Manager with special projects, cost studies, profitability analyses, and new business evaluations.
- Develop statistical reports and provide recommendations that contribute to cost reduction initiatives and profit improvement opportunities.
- Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering, analyzing, and providing supporting documentation.
- Track capital project expenditures and ensure appropriate capitalization in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Plex.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-7 years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with inventory accounting
- Experience with standard costing
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Plex
Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
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What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) 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, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. 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. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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