Sr. Manager, Accounting

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation  

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems  We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.  We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide.  Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Objective:

This role acts as a subject matter expert and advisor to support monthly financial reporting and all relevant accounting functions for JSS NA. This role and its function are part of the Finance shared services model, serving multiple business groups and plants enterprise wide.
Responsible for updating, establishing and enforcing appropriate policies, procedures, and controls to be consistent with IFRS accounting principles and SOX internal controls. Manages the shared services platform for Account Receivables, Accounts Payable, Fixed assets, General Ledger for NA operations. Has the responsibility of maintaining a sound financial control and reporting systems.
This role and its function are part of the Finance shared services model. A Team Member in a shared service structure, works within a dedicated business unit (including people, processes, and technologies) that is structured as a centralized point of service and is focused on defined business functions. These units typically serve multiple business groups enterprise wide.

Responsibilities:
1.    Oversees and manages the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasury and FA. Ensures efficient and timely consolidated close, and reporting.
2.    Leads balance sheet reconciliation and GL account analysis and ensures proper financial reporting. Ensures compliance with applicable tax laws, payments, and reporting.
3.    Recommends measurements in the form of key performance indicators to measure enterprise success in support of key accounting and compliance functions to include financial close, capital projects accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
4.    Approves and oversees Enterprise month-end close calendar and significant journal entries; responsible for general ledger account balances through proper account analysis; prepares/reviews month-end financial statements for submission to Corporate.
5.    Coordinate with internal and external audit firm for periodic reviews and annual audits as required.
6.    Develops and documents the new process, policy, procedure, service level agreements and controls for the shared services model.
7.    Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture.

Qualifications:
1.    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; CPA designation preferred.
2.    five years of experience as in a similar role and responsibility. Tier 1 automotive experience is preferred. 
3.    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
4.    Proficiency in accounting software, payroll systems and ERP systems; experience with SAP and multiple ERP is preferred.
5.    Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
6.    English is required
7.    Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.