Manager - Corporate Accounting, Consolidations

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Manager, Global Consolidations to ensure accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements according to U.S. GAAP. This role involves collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of accounting experience and expertise in managing consolidations. Key responsibilities include supporting the monthly and quarterly consolidation processes, reviewing journal entries, and preparing regulatory reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of managing multinational consolidations.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills for presenting complex information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidation process.
• Review and post journal entries and consolidation adjustments.
• Perform detailed review of consolidation outputs and investigate variances.
• Execute foreign currency translation and related accounting under ASC 830.
• Support the preparation of 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings releases.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

HFM

Blackline

ERP systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Manager, Global Consolidations is responsible for supporting the global financial consolidation and close processes for Dana Incorporated, a publicly traded, multinational organization. This role ensures the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including oversight of intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and consolidation system integrity.

The position works closely with the senior manager of global consolidations and cross functional teams including business units, FP&A, tax, treasury, and external reporting to deliver high-quality financial reporting and maintain a strong control environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidation process, including entity rollups, eliminations, and top-side adjustments
• Review and post journal entries and consolidation adjustments, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Perform detailed review of consolidation outputs and investigate variances
• Support the reconciliation of consolidated balances and tie‑out to supporting schedules and disclosures
• Execute foreign currency translation (CTA), remeasurement, and related accounting under ASC 830
• Prepare and analyze intercompany imbalances, eliminations, and settlement processes, coordinating with global teams to resolve differences
• Support accounting on cross‑border transactions, legal entity restructurings, and capital flows
• Support the preparation of 10‑K, 10‑Q, and earnings releases, including consolidated financial statements and footnotes
• Ensure alignment between consolidation outputs and external reporting disclosures
• Partner with External Reporting to ensure internal consistency and audit readiness
• Maintain and support the consolidation system (HFM), including entity hierarchies, account mappings and consolidation rules and translations
• Assist in identifying process improvements and automation to reduce manual entries and improve cycle time
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Support efforts to standardize and maintain processes around finance master data (i.e., charts of accounts)
• Provide support to international operations related to local / US GAAP conversion and other technical matters
• Work with external reporting and SOX teams to ensure proper internal controls are in place in the US and rolled out consistently globally

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of managing multinational consolidations, internal controls, and compliance in a complex, regulated environment
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Clear and effective communication skills, adept at presenting complex information in a comprehensible manner to various audiences
• Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software, specifically HFM and Blackline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of staff
• Able to meet deadlines, solve problems independently, take initiative, and make decisions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience in internal controls, financial reporting, and process improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management, ensuring alignment across departments and teams
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and SEC reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools

Required Education

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for accounting or finance
• CPA preferred