Financial Reporting Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Troy, MI
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

LHH is working with a global manufacturing client seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This position will play an important role in supporting financial close activities, reporting processes, compliance requirements, and business analysis efforts. The individual will collaborate with finance leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial information and assist with a variety of strategic initiatives.

This opportunity offers exposure to multiple areas of corporate accounting and provides a strong foundation for career growth within a dynamic finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.

  • Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting documentation.

  • Conduct financial research and analysis to support accounting conclusions and business decisions.

  • Partner with operational and finance teams to gather information required for internal and external reporting requirements.

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

  • Contribute to budget, forecast, and variance analysis activities as needed.

  • Maintain documentation supporting accounting policies, controls, and reporting procedures.

  • Assist with special projects, business initiatives, and ad hoc management requests.

  • Support audit activities and respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Approximately 2-4 years of professional accounting, audit, or financial analysis experience.

  • Prior public accounting experience is preferred but not required.

  • CPA designation or active pursuit of certification preferred.

  • Experience working with financial reporting processes in a complex business environment.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

  • Self-directed professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting external audits and compliance initiatives.

  • Exposure to financial planning, reporting, or corporate accounting functions.

  • Familiarity with internal control frameworks and documentation.

  • Experience identifying process improvements and implementing efficiencies.

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.

What You'll Gain

  • Broad exposure to corporate finance and accounting operations.

  • Opportunities to work closely with senior finance leadership.

  • Involvement in projects that impact business performance and reporting.

  • Professional development and advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Brian Cullen

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Numbers & Facts

LocationTroy, MI
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Financeunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
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