American Axle & Manufacturing Hiring for Finance Manager at Fraser, MI Full Time

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Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

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Job Posting Title

Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

AAM is seeking a strategic and enthusiastic Finance Manager to lead our finance team at AAM’s Fraser Manufacturing Facility.

In addition to the duties below, the Finance Manager is responsible for planning, cost accounting, financial analysis, and maintenance of planning and budgeting systems.

They will also prepare or direct the preparation of reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in the areas of income, expenses, cash flow, profitability, capital expenditures and performance against budget.

Job Description

• Coordinates and administers an adequate plan for the financial control of the facility. This includes a plan that provides profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, accounts receivable, cost standards and saving opportunities, and capital investing.
• Compares performance against budget and operating plan and standards. Provides reports and interprets results to plant manager and group controller.
• Conducts special projects, cost studies, analyses and new business evaluations. Provides statistics, reports and recommendations resulting in cost reductions and profit improvements.
• Recommends, implements, and maintains compliance with all accounting policies and internal controls.
• Responsible for the preparation of all accounting ledgers, plant reports, corporate reports, other financial reports, and related supporting detail or sub-ledger files and reports.
• Responsible for accurate accounting classification of all expenditures, including capital and other transactions to ensure that balance sheet and income statement accounts are accurate.
• Responsible for reviewing inventory control and reporting procedures to ensure that inventory records and manufacturing cost are accurate.
• Responsible for contact with the Company’s independent and internal auditors and with all taxing authority auditors / personnel.
• Responsible for local tax and treasury management at the plant level.
• Responsible for statutory reporting and documenting all local accounting policies and procedures.
• Responsible for managing local accounting personnel.

Required Skills and Education

• Completed bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Advanced degree and / or accounting certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience with 3 or more years in management position required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

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.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce.

Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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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.

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