Technical Accounting Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This key role involves leading a team and managing complex accounting and reporting matters under IFRS, along with collaborating closely with various Finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' experience in public accounting and private industry, along with a CPA designation. Responsibilities include documenting complex issues, providing technical training, and improving accountability processes.

Stellantis values diversity and welcomes applications from all individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in public accounting and private industry accounting.
• Significant experience researching and documenting complex technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with coaching and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of direct reports in technical accounting.
• Prepare and review formal technical accounting position papers on complex transactions.
• Design and deliver formal accounting training sessions for Finance teams.

Skills

Strong technical depth in accounting standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Technical Accounting Manager is a key member of the Corporate Accounting organization and serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting and reporting matters under IFRS. This role is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions, leading technical accounting projects, and ensuring consistent, compliant accounting treatment across Stellantis and its subsidiaries.

This role includes leadership responsibility with accountability for developing, coaching, and performing performance management for a team of technical accounting professionals. The position requires close collaboration with Corporate Accounting and other Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Advisory

• Research, assess, interpret, and document complex accounting issues under IFRS, including but not limited to revenue recognition, business combinations, joint ventures, derivatives, leases, government incentives, asset impairments, provisions, and restructuring activities.
• Prepare and review formal technical accounting position papers to support accounting conclusions for significant non-routine transactions and business arrangements ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Serve as a primary technical accounting advisor to Corporate Accounting and Finance teams, translating complex accounting guidance into clear, practical recommendations for nonfinance stakeholders.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of direct reports, including setting objectives, reviewing work product, providing ongoing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Manage workload planning and prioritize technical accounting projects across the team to meet business needs and reporting timelines.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Design, prepare, and deliver formal accounting training sessions for Corporate Accounting and other Finance teams.
• Provide ongoing, on-the-job coaching and technical education to build organizational accounting knowledge and capability.

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and participate in special projects involving complex or unique business situations, organizational initiatives, or process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical accounting processes, documentation quality, and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for an experienced CPA who is intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow both technically and as a people leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth in accounting standards, sound professional judgment, and the leadership presence required to influence across the organization and succeed in future leadership roles within the company.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent international designation required
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred) and private industry accounting
• Significant experience researching, documenting, and concluding on complex technical accounting issues
• Proven experience managing or leading staff on technical accounting projects and initiatives
• Experience operating in a large, complex, multinational or publicly traded company environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting topics to nonfinance business partners and executive leadership
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including preparation of executive-level materials

Preferred Experience

• Master's Degree or MBA
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, with the ability to apply principles to nonstandard and evolving business transactions

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.