Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our corporate finance team at our Northville, MI corporate headquarter location.
Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of quarterly and annual reports in compliance with the US GAAP regulations and the Company's Credit Agreements and including the preparation of the Company's external financial statements (similar in format and content to SEC Form 10-K, and Form 10-Q)
Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements along with all accompanying footnotes and seek opportunities to standardize and automate processes to gain efficiencies, including preparing, distributing, and reviewing any financial reporting packages necessary to achieve complete and accurate financial reporting
Ensure that financial statements adhere to GAAP requirements, in addition to meeting all the related required disclosures
Review US GAAP checklists quarterly/annually, along with appropriately dispositioning all instances of non-compliance, if applicable
Assist in preparation of financial statement schedules for use as footnote support, including, but not limited to, noncontrolling interest rollforwards, equity method investment rollforwards, inventory, property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangibles, etc.
Conducts accounting technical research and writes technical position memos/white papers for accounting and disclosure matters
Assist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and related procedures
Assist with the annual external audit and serve as a liaison between the Company and external auditors to resolve accounting and reporting issues
Assist with the internal audits and internal control over financial reporting validation processes to resolve accounting and reporting issues
Perform analytical reviews of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Provide oversight, coaching, and on-the-job training for one direct report
Provide U.S. GAAP support to Segment and Corporate Finance Leaders
Participate in the coordination with external specialists (i.e. valuation specialists, actuaries, etc.) on critical accounting estimates and related assumptions, along with control documentation over the review of inputs to financial models.
Review reports from external specialist and documentation of review procedures over data for internal controls documentation
Update process documents and narratives for internal controls documentation
Maintenance of the internal control documentation and related testing for the financial reporting cycle and other cycles within area of responsibility (such as goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, noncontrolling interests, equity method investments, incentive compensation, etc.)
Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
Draft disclosures related to newly implemented accounting pronouncements or SEC requirements
Provide input on accounting process improvements and automation of current processes to gain efficiencies
Provide accurate and timely dissemination of financial reports
Process post-close top-side journal entries on behalf of business units
Coordinate pushdown of top-side entries to business unit's general ledger in subsequent month
Coordinate with the consolidation system administrator group to make changes to system structure, including new entities, accounts or segment rollups to facilitate more efficient close process and ensure adherence to US GAAP and external financial reporting requirements
Interface with internal auditors as needed
Support ad-hoc projects as required
Ad hoc projects related to providing accounting guidance to Business Units on transactions being considered or contemplated, including, but not limited to, push-down of purchase accounting
EDUCATION:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification required; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA preferred
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
5 - 7 years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry with progressive increase in responsibility
Big 4 Public Accounting Firm experience (3 years minimum) working with multinational publically traded companies, preferably in the automotive manufacturing (OEM supplier) or aftermarket industry
Strong technical accounting background in US GAAP
Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills
Team-oriented and able to perform tasks where time management is key
Significant capability, drive and initiative to create and manage own work agenda
A high degree of computer literacy,experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) required and consolidation systems experience preferred (e.g. Hyperion or One Stream)
Sound planning and organizational skills, with an emphasis on continual process improvement, benchmarking and best practices
We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.
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