What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
Financial Analyst
Job Description Summary
The Financial Analyst has responsibilities for supporting financial reporting within the Minerva Manufacturing Facility to the management teams at the plant and corporate levels. This will include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. A successful candidate will work in a lean, fast-paced and rewarding work environment, where they will have the support and encouragement for developing a great career and achieving exceptional performance to help AAM reach its goals.
Job Description
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM 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. AAM 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Financial Analyst
Job Description Summary
The Financial Analyst has responsibilities for supporting financial reporting within the Minerva Manufacturing Facility to the management teams at the plant and corporate levels. This will include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. A successful candidate will work in a lean, fast-paced and rewarding work environment, where they will have the support and encouragement for developing a great career and achieving exceptional performance to help AAM reach its goals.
Job Description
- Financial activities for plant reporting - daily, weekly, and monthly operating results including performance analysis.
- Support preparation of monthly financial forecast, annual plant operating budget and five- year plan.
- Monthly and quarterly financial closing activities including journal entrypreparation, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and various report submissions.
- Administer quarterly Sarbanes Oxley assessments for the finance department and assists with audits.
- Oversight, tracking and analysis of indirect spending.
- Responsible for project accounting and fixed asset management.
- Lease tracking and accounting according to FASB guidelines.
- Providing weekly reports for hours and adjustments to the corporate payroll team
- Support any sales, COGS, inventory, and AR/AP activities as needed.
- Support operations in driving Productivity Improvement Plans (participating in workshops, signing off on finance savings, integrating plans into forecasts, etc.)
- Significant interaction with plant and corporate personnel of all levels.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 5 years of related experience, with manufacturing experience preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel.
- SOX and Plex experience preferred, but not required.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- General understanding of ABC and standard costing preferred.
- Sales/Use and CAT Tax experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM 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. AAM 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
