Manufacturing Finance Analyst - Costing & SOX

Dauch; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead accounting activities, maintain GAAP records, and prepare external and internal financial reports.

You will perform month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, support SOX compliance, collaborate with inventory and production teams, and provide analysis for budgets and forecasts.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in manufacturing finance, ERP experience (Plex), and strong costing, forecasting, and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5–7 years of accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Plex.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and maintain internal financial controls, including compliance with SOX requirements.
• Assist the Finance Manager in managing standard cost process, including material, labor, overhead rates, and cost roll updates within production systems.
• Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with the Inventory Manager to ensure accurate accounting for material transactions and proper inventory valuation.
• Coordinate with the Materials Department during physical inventory counts and reconcile perpetual inventory records to the general ledger.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to provide accounting guidance and financial reporting support for business transactions.
• Prepare financial data, reports, and analyses for internal management reporting and external reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Support the Finance Manager with special projects, cost studies, profitability analyses, and new business evaluations.
• Develop statistical reports and provide recommendations that contribute to cost reduction initiatives and profit improvement opportunities.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering, analyzing, and providing supporting documentation.
• Track capital project expenditures and ensure appropriate capitalization in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Inventory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead accounting activities, maintain GAAP records, and prepare external and internal financial reports.

You will perform month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, support SOX compliance, collaborate with inventory and production teams, and provide analysis for budgets and forecasts.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in manufacturing finance, ERP experience (Plex), and strong costing, forecasting, and reporting skills.