Financial Analyst

Leggett & Platt; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics, part of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our Automotive finance team in Troy, Michigan. You will lead branch accounting activities, manage the close process, and prepare corporate reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and data accuracy.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in manufacturing finance, and strong MS Office skills with excellent communication and deadline management. CPA/CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Professional designation (CPA, CMA) is preferred.
• 5+ years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, review and approval of financial statements.
• Manage the financial close process and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy and compliance.
• Complete corporate reporting requirements, both ongoing and ad hoc.
• Maintain financial compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data and support internal and external audits.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and report requirements as necessary.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Prioritize deadlines

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

MS Office

US GAAP

Job description

We, at Leggett Dynamics are searching for a Financial Analyst within our Finance Team team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That's right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

So, what will you be doing as a Financial Analyst?

Lead branch accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, review and approval of financial statements, and ensuring proper internal controls.

Manage the financial close process and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy and compliance.

Complete corporate reporting requirements, both ongoing and ad hoc.

Maintain financial compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Ensure the accuracy of financial data and support internal and external audits.

Respond to ad hoc requests and report requirements as necessary.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Professional designation (CPA, CMA) is preferred.

5+ years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).

Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP

Proven experience leading the financial close process and issuing financial statements

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Up to 5% (Local/Regional)

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all.

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