Sr. Financial Analyst

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare financial reporting for management and external use.

You will assist in month-end close, cost processes, and budgeting while supporting cross-functional teams in inventory valuation and process improvements. This role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing finance and strong ERP experience, preferably Plex ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Assist in standard cost process management, including material, labor, overhead rates, and cost roll updates.
• Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries for monthly close.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Inventory Manager for accurate material accounting and inventory valuation.
• Coordinate with Materials during physical counts and reconcile to GL.
• Provide accounting guidance and financial reporting support for transactions.
• Prepare data, reports, and analyses for management and external reporting.
• Assist in monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets.
• Support special projects, cost studies, and profitability analyses.

Skills

SOX compliance

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Forecasting

ERP systems

Plex ERP

Education

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

Tools

Plex

Job description

Job Posting Title

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.

Job Description:

• 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.