Financial Analyst — Close & GAAP Process Expert

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

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.