Strategic US GL & A/R Accounting Manager

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

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,