GL and A/R Accounting Manager, U.S.

Gentherm; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm in Novi, MI seeks a GL and A/R Accounting Manager to oversee division HQ accounting, manage the AR team, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closes. You will ensure GAAP compliance, maintain internal controls, and drive process improvements.

You will partner with senior finance teams, mentor staff, and coordinate with auditors. The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, public company exposure, and strong communication skills; CPA preferred and experience with SAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or experience with a public company.
• 2+ years of people management or demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in a manufacturing and multinational organization.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Owner of the division headquarters trial balance including key balances and activities such as sales, accounts receivable, engineering expenses, pricing accruals, payroll, fixed assets, and other items.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations and prepare balance sheet analytics.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Gentherm accounting policies and SOX internal controls.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable process including invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, collections, and aging management.
• Monitor AR aging, overdue balances, and key working-capital metrics.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve customer disputes and deductions.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and finance teams to improve cash collection.
• Coordinate with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, HR, and operations on accounting matters.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation.
• Assist leadership with region/global accounting matters and special projects.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit requests.

Skills

Accounts receivable

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Hyperion

Job description

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future.

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do-from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

GL and A/R Accounting Manager, U.S.

Impact and Opportunity

The U.S. GL and A/R Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing accounting activities for the division headquarters, including direct management of the Accounts Receivable team and supporting the division's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies, and the effectiveness of internal controls.

The Accounting Manager partners closely with the North America Controller, to support accounting, financial reporting, and close activities across the North America region. The role also leads and develops accounting personnel, strengthens accounting processes and controls, and drives continuous improvement across divisional accounting operations

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Owner of the division headquarters trial balance which includes key balances and activities including: sales, accounts receivable, engineering expenses, engineering reimbursements, customer pricing accruals, payroll, fixed assets, customer owned tooling, warranty provision, investments in non-consolidated subs.
• Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations and prepare balance sheet analytics.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Gentherm accounting policies and SOX internal control requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections, deductions, and aging management.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, overdue balances, and key working-capital metrics.
• Establish effective processes for identifying, escalating, and resolving customer disputes and deductions.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Commercial Finance, and business leadership to resolve customer account issues and improve cash collection.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, HR, and operations on accounting matters and business initiatives.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation.
• Assist division accounting leadership with region and global accounting matters and support special projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with audit requests, testing, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or accounting experience with a public company.
• 2+ years of people management or demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in a manufacturing and multinational organization.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, OneStream, or Hyperion.

Nice to Know

Leadership Responsibilities: Leading a team of 5 direct reports

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.