Manager, Technical Accounting

Cooper-Standard - Northville, MI

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Northville, MI

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Technical Accounting will play a crucial role in ensuring the Company's compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of quality in the Company's reporting infrastructure and improving the control environment surrounding global consolidations. The Manager will also assist with financial analysis to enhance financial reporting and support the preparation and review of financial reports and statements for both external and internal stakeholders. As a direct report to the Director of Financial Reporting, the Manager will provide support, advice, and counsel to senior executives within Cooper Standard on various topics. This includes leading, coaching, and developing a technical accounting analyst, as well as providing technical accounting consultation and support regarding US GAAP and its practical implementation. The Manager will assess the status of existing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement, while maintaining a high level of technical proficiency in US GAAP and SEC regulations. The role also involves monitoring technical accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting developments to ensure compliance with current and developing standards. The Manager will develop and deliver training programs on US GAAP and company-specific practices, guide various quarterly processes, and assist in monitoring the control environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. Additionally, maintaining relationships with key external parties, including auditors and consultants, is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advice, and counsel to the Director of Financial Reporting, CAO, and other senior executives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a technical accounting analyst.
• Provide technical accounting consultation and support regarding US GAAP and its practical implementation.
• Assess the status of existing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency in US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Monitor technical accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting developments to ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver US GAAP and company-specific training programs and materials.
• Guide and support various quarterly processes, including the balance sheet review process.
• Assess accounting processes and assist in developing consistent accounting practices across regions.
• Assist in monitoring the control environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Maintain relationships with key external parties, including external auditors and consultants.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial experience in Public Accounting.
• CPA designation is required.
• Undergraduate degree; MBA or Master of Accounting is preferred.
• Excellent audit and financial accounting experience; prior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• High integrity and transparency in communications.
• Global experience and a multi-cultural mindset are advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Professional stature to gain respect and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and pursue issue resolution with tenacity.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, highly engaged environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Exposure in high-growth, multi-billion dollar manufacturing organizations is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and pursue growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.