Financial Analyst

GENTHERM GmbH; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine in Racine, WI, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support centralized accounting for the North American business. You will manage monthly close, postings, accruals, and cost allocations, working with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes internal controls, government reporting, and continuous process improvement, with a focus on data-driven accounting analyses and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• General knowledge of internal controls.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Ongoing desire to learn and a commitment to personal development.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined self-starter with ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals, including recurring, reversing, and intercompany entries.
• Maintain month-end and quarter-end close schedules and checklists.
• Prepare quarter-end supporting schedules and documentation.
• Create and process customer, intercompany, and miscellaneous invoices and credit memos.
• Prepare cost allocations and allocation invoices.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and support reconciliation system administration.
• Prepare select US government reporting for economic surveys and foreign investments.
• Review and approve routine transactions within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with documented accounting controls (Financial Standard Practices).
• Maintain standard work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and tools to improve efficiency, automation, reporting quality and scalability.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other cross-functional partners.
• Support internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits by preparing requested information and responding to accounting inquiries

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivation

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

FINANCIAL ANALYST

This position supports centralized accounting activities for Performance Technologies’ North American business. Responsibilities include general ledger activities such as journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly and quarterly close, as well as invoicing, cost allocations, internal control compliance, and process improvement. This role interacts with a variety of internal and external customers, including cross-functional teams, requiring effective communication and strong attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes:
  • Prepare and post journal entries and accruals, including recurring, reversing, and intercompany entries
  • Maintain month-end and quarter-end close schedules and checklists
  • Prepare quarter-end supporting schedules and documentation
• Create and process customer, intercompany, and miscellaneous invoices and credit memos
• Prepare cost allocations and allocation invoices
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items, and support administration of the account reconciliation system
• Prepare select US government reporting for economic surveys and foreign investments
• Review and approve routine transactions within delegated authority
• Ensure compliance with documented accounting controls (Financial Standard Practices)
• Maintain standard work instructions
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and tools to improve efficiency, automation, reporting quality and scalability
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other cross-functional partners, providing accounting analysis and requested information
• Support internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits by preparing requested information and responding to accounting inquiries

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• General knowledge of internal controls
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Ongoing desire to learn and a commitment to personal development
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Disciplined self-starter with ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress towards CPA accreditation