Accounting Manager

Position

Accounting Manager

Location

Auburn Hills, MI

About us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow

At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient and high-value, because we know the actions we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.

Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to “bright” and “future,” representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. 

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities.  Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Key responsibilities

• Leads a team of three financial and accounting analysts and manages the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, calculation and monitoring of provisions, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.

• Act as liaison with Accounting Shared Services Finance for the monitoring of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activity and the posting of accounting entries.

• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the business.

• Regularly review internal controls & ensure business compliance with SOX.

• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Management to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.

• Act as business partner and provide financial and accounting advice to cross functional teams, i.e., operations, supply chain and logistics, sales management, customer service, plant management and others as needed.

• Responsible for accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has authority over classification and booking of all transactions.

• Analyze the effect of accounting practices and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes.

• Manage the finance team and ensure correct cover is in place in periods of absence/succession planning where required.

• Perform financial or accounting analysis and ad hoc projects as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Master's degree or CPA qualification is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role with direct reports

• Automotive and aftermarket work experience is desired.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, analysis, and accounting principles

• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and communication (written & verbal) skills.

• Strong initiative to improve processes and gain efficiencies while maintaining objectives.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.

• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – SAP and OneStream preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast moving, dynamic team environment.

What we believe

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions   and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions   and for driving results