Finance Manager, Consolidation

Gentherm; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm is looking for a Finance Manager, Consolidation in Novi, Michigan. This role involves overseeing the financial closing process and managing the consolidation of financial statements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA certification, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

The position requires collaboration with various teams and offers an opportunity to work on complex accounting transactions while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or public company experience
• Experience preparing financial statement consolidation
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

Responsibilities

• Oversee the global financial closing process
• Manage financial statement consolidation
• Prepare consolidated cash flow statement
• Work with leadership to ensure reporting consistency
• Partner with functions to implement advanced reporting system
• Assist with SEC filings and audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Integrate with Treasury, Tax, and FP&A teams

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

OneStream consolidation system

Job description

Finance Manager, Consolidation

The Group Financial Reporting team is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting for external stakeholders through our quarterly and annual SEC filings. In addition, our reporting supports key business decisions by providing leadership with reliable monthly financial information to assess operational performance. Our success is driven by strategic, collaborative professionals with strong financial accounting expertise who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality results. We are seeking an experienced Close and Consolidation Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in the monthly close process, financial consolidation, external reporting, and business support activities. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across domestic and international operations and partner closely with senior leadership on critical financial matters. As part of a dynamic and evolving organization, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex accounting transactions, apply critical thinking to technical accounting issues, and help shape accounting policies and reporting processes through continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the global monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement consolidation process
• Prepare the monthly and quarterly consolidated cash flow statement
• Work with Corporate and site accounting leadership to ensure consistency in financial reporting for the consolidated company
• Manage the global financial consolidation reporting system (OneStream)
• Partner with other business functions to implement advanced functionality in our global financial consolidation reporting system to support both internal and external reporting requirements
• Assist in the preparation and review of the financial information and disclosures included in our SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks, earnings releases, proxy statement, etc.)
• Work directly with internal and external auditors to provide analyses and any required audit documentation necessary to support SOX annual compliance for the close and consolidation process
• Assist with ad hoc technical accounting and accounting policy matters
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc reports and analyses and presentations for executive-level management reviews
• Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of various financial and business processes
• Integration with the Treasury, Tax, Controlling and FP&A teams relating to various business and accounting topics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting and/or public company experience
• Experience preparing financial statement consolidation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using OneStream consolidation system
• Big 4 audit experience
• High level of competence and proficiency in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Knowledge of design and execution of internal controls
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Process oriented with significant attention to detail
• Independently motivated to research and problem solve
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT (US)

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face‑to‑face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. We are committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.