Sr. Financial Analyst

Dauch; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch in North Vernon, IN, seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead accounting activities, maintain GAAP records, and prepare internal and external financial reports.

You will manage month-end closes, support cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and collaborate with operations to drive accuracy and cost efficiency. The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing finance and Plex ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5-7 years of 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 internal financial controls including SOX compliance.
• Assist in standard cost process, material/labor/overhead rate updates.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as part of close.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Inventory Manager on material transactions and inventory valuation.
• Coordinate with Materials during physical counts and reconcile with G/L.
• Provide accounting guidance for business transactions and reporting.
• Prepare financial data and analyses for management and external reporting.
• Assist in monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Support special projects, cost studies, and profitability analyses.
• Develop statistical reports to aid cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Respond to audit requests with supporting documentation.
• Track capital project expenditures and capitalization policies.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

GAAP

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Forecasting

Budgeting

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Plex ERP

Excel

Job description

Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

Leads the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting. Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act. Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. Completing month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management, and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities. Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.

Jobs Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and maintain internal financial controls, including compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Assist the Finance Manager in managing and maintaining the 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.

Required Skills And Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 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.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain‑agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e‑mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.