Accounting Manager

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Program with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Career Development

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH in Detroit, Michigan is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The role is onsite, hands‑on, and reports to the Director, Accounting and Financial Analysis.

You will lead monthly closes, prepare financial statements, and ensure controls align with GAAP while supporting growth. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in accounting/finance, manufacturing exposure, and proficiency with Excel and financial systems like QuickBooks, JD Edwards, and OneStream.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong hands‑on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Experience working under strict reporting deadlines.
• Manufacturing experience, ideally in industrial goods with multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain balance sheet schedules.
• Perform customer and vendor account reconciliations.
• Analyze variances against budget and forecast; provide actionable insights.
• Evaluate payback of capital investments with detailed financial analysis.
• Support financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits and regulatory filings.
• Utilize QuickBooks, JD Edwards, and OneStream; identify process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Variance analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

JD Edwards

OneStream

Job description

Do you enjoy owning the details while seeing the bigger financial picture? Are you comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a manufacturing environment where accuracy, accountability, and insight drive decisions? Would you like to help shape the financial foundation of a newly acquired and growing business? If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk! International Door Products (or IDP), an ASSA ABLOY branded company is looking to add an experienced Accounting Manager to the team. This is a newly created role reporting to the Director, Accounting and Financial Analysis and is based onsite at our manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan. Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

What would you do as our Accounting Manager?

You will handle financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This is initially an individual contributor role, requiring a hands‑on approach and a strong ownership mindset. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in accounting and finance, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will also:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate balance sheet schedules
• Conduct customer and vendor account reconciliations
• Analyze variances against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights
• Evaluate the payback of capital investments through detailed financial analysis and clear articulation of investment benefits
• Support financial forecasting and budgeting processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with audits and regulatory filings
• Utilize financial systems such as QuickBooks, JD Edwards, and OneStream (experience preferred)
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements to support growth objectives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate governance policies, AADG programs and policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus)
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prior experience working under strict reporting deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with QuickBooks, JD Edwards, and OneStream preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required, ideally in an industrial goods enterprise with multiple locations
• Effective communicator with a growth mindset and ability to work independently

What we offer!

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans #LI-JH1

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