Advanced Financial Reporting Specialist

DENSO • Southfield, MI

183d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The position involves managing the financial consolidation process for entities in North America, including the preparation of monthly income and balance sheet statements. The role requires analyzing, reconciling, and verifying the accuracy of accounting and financial information in a timely manner. The individual will act as a liaison between internal departments and affiliates to resolve outstanding issues and assist with the applicability of newly issued IFRS pronouncements. The position also includes leading continuous improvement activities for controlling processes, updating policies and procedures, and maintaining adherence to reporting policies and deadlines. The candidate will provide support during external audits and assist with internal audits, ensuring compliance with J-Sox procedures. Additionally, the role involves conducting technical accounting research, mentoring less experienced personnel, and working on special projects related to financial reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience in Accounting or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Experience working with IFRS accounting standards preferred
• Experience with Financial Reporting Systems preferred
• Strong Technical skills with Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret, and reconcile information
• Customer service skills to address and respond to customer issues
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements and general ledgers
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and software (Oracle EPM experience a plus)
• Project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork
• Ability to embrace and manage change
• Kaizen mindset and ability to apply the PDCA process
• Understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J-SOX, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process for entities in North America
• Prepares monthly income and balance sheet statements and various other financial information
• Analyzes, reconciles and verifies the accuracy of accounting and financial information in a timely manner
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments and affiliates to resolve outstanding issues
• Assists with determining applicability of newly issued IFRS pronouncements and provides statutory guidance
• Functions as a technical expert and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues and affiliate personnel
• Maintains process activities and leads continuous improvement activities for controlling processes
• Updates current NA policies and procedures and assists with training across the region
• Maintains adherence to North America and global reporting policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Acts as a liaison for DENSO Japan and provides direction to all North American companies on internal reporting directives
• Provides supporting documentation for Deloitte inquiries during the external review/audit process
• Assists with the internal audit process and ensures adherence to all J-Sox procedures
• Conducts technical accounting research and drafts whitepapers as required
• Works on special projects related to financial reporting
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees