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Senior Finance Manager, Americas – Farmington Hills, MI (Onsite)
Lead accounting operations across Freudenberg’s Americas business, covering monthly close, ERP initiatives, audits, and financial reporting. Oversee finance activities for multiple entities within a manufacturing environment.
Description
- Own the monthly General Ledger close for multiple U.S. legal entities, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely reporting.
- Partner with regional leaders on finance transformation, including process harmonization, automation, and system improvements.
- Support ERP enhancements, system implementations, and new business or project launches across the region.
- Oversee month-end close activities in AS400 and SAP environments.
- Coordinate regional Finance and Accounting projects from execution through completion.
- Lead and develop the accounting team in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits, including year-end reporting.
- Maintain and enhance reporting processes that inform operational and financial decisions.
- Streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve financial reporting capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
- CPA certification is preferred.
- At least seven years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including substantial General Ledger and month-end close work.
- Experience overseeing accounting for multiple legal entities in a manufacturing or multinational organization is preferred.
- Practical experience with SAP, AS400, or comparable financial ERP platforms.
- Strong command of General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit support.
- Proven ability to lead an accounting team and motivate performance in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.